Easter Bays Author named as finalist Ngaio Marsh Book Awards
Hi, it was announced on Tuesday that my novel Nikolai's Quest is a finalist in this years Ngaio Marsh Awards for Best Kids/YA Novel. As a child I dreamed of writing a novel like Nikolais Quest. When I held it in my hand with my name on the spine it was a dream come true. Now I'm a finalist in awards named after NZ's late Queen of Crime. So pleased.
If you want to buy a copy, its on my website www.roseandfernpublishing.nz... or Amazon. Paperplus Eastridge and Little Book Shop Remuera might still have copies.
Full list of finalists at www.facebook.com...
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
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