Poll: Does the name Garden Place fit our central square?
A Paris-based landscape architect visited Hamilton recently, and checked out the city centre on a walkthrough.
Catherine Mosbach was surprised to hear what Garden Place was called, as she wondered where the gardens were.
However, she noted it could be used for various public events - an important factor for public space.
She also thought work on Victoria on the River was well done, said, but the foliage by the seats was "a little shy".
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Do you think Garden Place is the right name for our central square?
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50% Yes, that's how everyone knows it.
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46.7% No, because there aren't really gardens there.
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3.3% Other - leave a comment below to explain.
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!
What's your favourite CBD business?
Pastry makers, a pole studio, a cinema and a law firm were among the winners at Hamilton’s CBD Awards.
Twenty-six businesses had wins - some more than one - at the Wednesday evening event at 18 London Street.
What's your favourite CBD business? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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