Pacific Rose Bowl festival, Hamilton Gardens, From 10am in the Conference centre
Do you want to be assailed by the scent and sight of that most glorious flower, the Rose? Well come on down to the above (located opposite the toilets in the main entrance) and be delighted by the myriad of shapes, sizes and colours of hundreds of Roses.
And if you should want to acquire a Rose; Roach's for Roses are there to assist you, with a range of Patio Standards, Miniature and Bush roses. If you cant find a particular rose, we might have it at our Nursery......so come on down for the day and then make your way to the Rogers Rose garden where judging of the best Rose will be made and announced.
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 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.
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.9% Yes
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75.3% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
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