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!
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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9% Yes! New Year, New Me
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21.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.3% Nah - not for me
We are open NEW YEARS EVE AND NEW YEARS DAY!!!
Hello Neighbours,
Yes, you read that right, we are open on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday 31st December 2025. And New Year’s Day Thursday 1st January 2026at our normal trading hours of 9am to 5pm.
Hope to see you all then.
NZ FAMILY SUMMER 👒
Hello Neighbours,
From beachy summer outfits, to holiday must haves like bags, sunglasses, jewellery. Come on by and see what we have in store.
See you all then, and have great day.
Panmure team.
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