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1753 days ago

Fun free things to do school holidays, visit the Museum!

Auckland Museum

Remember the days before GPS and Google Maps?

This summer we’re encouraging families who visit the museum to join the ranks of great historical navigators with our free activity Quest of the Navigators.

Using a special map, you can follow our clues to discover what skills, tools and knowledge was used in the pre-digital age, which will help you explore the Museum’s galleries in a fun and interactive way.

Stay the course and you’ll go into the draw to win a special prize pack from the Museum shop!

Collect your map from the information desks in the Grand Foyer of the Museum.
Explore now

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Feeling Smart? Prove It with Today’s Tricky Riddle!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is there one of in every corner and two of in every room?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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10 hours ago

Garage sale Papakura

Shelley from Papakura

not mine just a neighbor's

Just Posting on here as I don't know if they posted on line but number 4/ 9 ingram street are having a garage sale its on right now heaps of stuff there by the look sorry couldn't take any pics as I had stuff in my hand
Keep a look out for a boat on the front house and you know your at the right place but go down the long drive.

just not sure if they are getting many people either

4 days ago

What workplace change would you like to see most?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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