1576 days ago

WIN with our Dry July Quiz

Dry July is here whaanau and you could win one of two $50 petrol vouchers by testing your knowledge of Alcohol Harm with our quick quiz on the effects of alcohol to our bodies and also in our communities. It doesn’t matter what your score is, all entries go in the draw and the two winners will be chosen at random, so give it a go!
Also, you can still challenge yourself to 31 days alcohol free for the month of July but there is also the option of having a Dry(ish) July by choosing 21 or 14 days without alcohol. Consider giving up alcohol for all or some of July and feel the benefits, not only to your health but also to your wallet!

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Local Highlight

2 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!

19 hours ago

Your Daily Brain Workout: Ready to Riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 1/2 goat?

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.

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