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2247 days ago

Labour Day in New Zealand History

The Team from Marlborough Museum

Discover the real story with Brendon and Philippa Burns, and friends. Labour Day commemorates the struggle for the eight-hour working day and New Zealand workers were among the first in the world to claim this right.

Calling all workers and those who support them

Come and meet Samuel Parnell (played by Brian MacNamara), the father of the eight-hour working day along with modern-day Marlborough workers toiling in our vineyards. Julie Neal from Thornhill and some RSE workers will be talking about current labour issues. This presentation celebrates Labour Day and the origins of the eight-hour working day whilst looking at current working conditions here in Marlborough.

Wine sponsored by Four Hawk Day Wine, refreshments provided. Gold coin entry
Join us at Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim at 6 p.m.
Thursday 18 October, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Please RSVP by Friday 12 October to info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
This event is part of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival.

Marlborough Museum
Brayshaw Heritage Park
26 Arthur Baker Place
Blenheim

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32 minutes ago

Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?

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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2 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.7% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.7% Complete
  • 19.7% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.7% Complete
  • 7.7% Keep it as is
    7.7% Complete
  • 33% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33% Complete
  • 10.5% Anything but fireworks
    10.5% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
2497 votes
21 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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