Comments on: Oh dear, here we go again http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/ hopping along the corridors of power Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:11:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: greenfly http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96887 greenfly Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:44:58 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96887 @rich_d_rich Hot stuff! Thanks for that! I'll dust off my tinder-box tomorrow. How far to Mangakino then... hmmmm... @rich_d_rich

Hot stuff! Thanks for that!

I’ll dust off my tinder-box tomorrow.

How far to Mangakino then… hmmmm…

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]]> By: rich_d_rich http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96882 rich_d_rich Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:25:08 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96882 @greenfly: Like this? www.kiwiburn.com (It's awesome. You should come). @greenfly:

Like this? http://www.kiwiburn.com

(It’s awesome. You should come).

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]]> By: greenfly http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96881 greenfly Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:22:27 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96881 I'm touting for a Burning Man festival for Aotearoa and the week-long break that goes with it. Any takers? If there's only a small expression of interest, I'll down-grade the idea to 'Smouldering Man' and make it 3 days only. I’m touting for a Burning Man festival for Aotearoa and the week-long break that goes with it.
Any takers?

If there’s only a small expression of interest, I’ll down-grade the idea to ‘Smouldering Man’ and make it 3 days only.

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]]> By: Ari http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96879 Ari Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:49:41 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96879 <blockquote>I’m interest to see that the Greens support religious holidays… </blockquote> I think Greens just generally support public holidays that acknowledge all parts of our society. Why shouldn't Easter be one of them? IMO the solution to the fact that too many of our holidays are colonial or christian-based is simply to add more. ;)

I’m interest to see that the Greens support religious holidays…

I think Greens just generally support public holidays that acknowledge all parts of our society. Why shouldn’t Easter be one of them?

IMO the solution to the fact that too many of our holidays are colonial or christian-based is simply to add more. ;)

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]]> By: James http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96794 James Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:28:08 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96794 "If we should trade on Easter, why not go the full way, work on Christmas day and halt the restrictions on ANZAC day morning then we will see how partiotic the sponsor of the bill is, especially as this day has grown in significance over the last 15 odd years. I personnal believe that ANZAC should be extended to cover the entire day, as this is truely a National day (That we can all agree on and what cost NZ has paid for) and also to include Matariki. To give us 5 FULL days that NZ is closed." Hmmmm so the obvious irony of the State forcing people to shut their shop doors on the day we remember our war dead who fought FOR freedom against state fascism such as this goes right over your pointy little head does it? We should be celebrating ANZAC day by letting freedom reign and activley engaging in consentual freely chossen activities to really say thanks for what old soldiers did....not spitting on their grave with more State regulations and threats. “If we should trade on Easter, why not go the full way, work on Christmas day and halt the restrictions on ANZAC day morning then we will see how partiotic the sponsor of the bill is, especially as this day has grown in significance over the last 15 odd years. I personnal believe that ANZAC should be extended to cover the entire day, as this is truely a National day (That we can all agree on and what cost NZ has paid for) and also to include Matariki. To give us 5 FULL days that NZ is closed.”

Hmmmm so the obvious irony of the State forcing people to shut their shop doors on the day we remember our war dead who fought FOR freedom against state fascism such as this goes right over your pointy little head does it?

We should be celebrating ANZAC day by letting freedom reign and activley engaging in consentual freely chossen activities to really say thanks for what old soldiers did….not spitting on their grave with more State regulations and threats.

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]]> By: kiore1 http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96677 kiore1 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:00:19 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96677 isn't Sunday a holiday anyway? isn’t Sunday a holiday anyway?

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]]> By: rich_d_rich http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96670 rich_d_rich Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:24:11 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96670 Mostly there aren't though - your average office worker can work from home or as part of a skeleton crew during traditional holiday periods. The christmas closedown is very much an NZ thing. In the UK, we had the choice to work or not over the xmas break - most didn't, but some did and kept the office open. Mostly there aren’t though – your average office worker can work from home or as part of a skeleton crew during traditional holiday periods.

The christmas closedown is very much an NZ thing. In the UK, we had the choice to work or not over the xmas break – most didn’t, but some did and kept the office open.

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]]> By: Trevor29 http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96669 Trevor29 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:17:04 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96669 rich_d_rich - there are often Health & Safety reasons for employers to require their employees to work the same times that their supervisors, etc work. There are also likely to be logistical issues as well. Trevor. rich_d_rich – there are often Health & Safety reasons for employers to require their employees to work the same times that their supervisors, etc work. There are also likely to be logistical issues as well.

Trevor.

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]]> By: rich_d_rich http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96668 rich_d_rich Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:13:42 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96668 Rather than having public holidays on religious and national occasions designated by others, I'd rather have time off when I choose. Why not convert all our holidays into extra mandatory leave (so we'd get 6 weeks a year) and remove the right for employers to force people to take time off at certain times (e.g. christmas shutdowns). Rather than having public holidays on religious and national occasions designated by others, I’d rather have time off when I choose.

Why not convert all our holidays into extra mandatory leave (so we’d get 6 weeks a year) and remove the right for employers to force people to take time off at certain times (e.g. christmas shutdowns).

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]]> By: Herodotus http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96657 Herodotus Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:09 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96657 If we should trade on Easter, why not go the full way, work on Christmas day and halt the restrictions on ANZAC day morning then we will see how partiotic the sponsor of the bill is, especially as this day has grown in significance over the last 15 odd years. I personnal believe that ANZAC should be extended to cover the entire day, as this is truely a National day (That we can all agree on and what cost NZ has paid for) and also to include Matariki. To give us 5 FULL days that NZ is closed. If we should trade on Easter, why not go the full way, work on Christmas day and halt the restrictions on ANZAC day morning then we will see how partiotic the sponsor of the bill is, especially as this day has grown in significance over the last 15 odd years. I personnal believe that ANZAC should be extended to cover the entire day, as this is truely a National day (That we can all agree on and what cost NZ has paid for) and also to include Matariki. To give us 5 FULL days that NZ is closed.

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]]> By: samiuela http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96655 samiuela Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:50:56 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96655 I personally reckon every Sunday should be a public holiday (I'm not a religious person either). I know its not a fashionable position to take now days. By making Sunday a public holiday ensures more families will get time together without someone having to go to work. Also, surely we can have one day a week when we don't visit the shops? I personally reckon every Sunday should be a public holiday (I’m not a religious person either). I know its not a fashionable position to take now days. By making Sunday a public holiday ensures more families will get time together without someone having to go to work. Also, surely we can have one day a week when we don’t visit the shops?

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]]> By: Trevor29 http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96653 Trevor29 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:12:54 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96653 I certainly support making Easter Sunday a public holiday, in fairness to employees of businesses normally open on Sundays. This has nothing to do with it being of religious significance. The craziest day in the supermarkets is the Saturday between Easter Friday and Easter Sunday, as shoppers try to squeeze three days purchasing into one day. Easing up the rules that apply on Easter Friday may make more sense. Trevor. I certainly support making Easter Sunday a public holiday, in fairness to employees of businesses normally open on Sundays. This has nothing to do with it being of religious significance.

The craziest day in the supermarkets is the Saturday between Easter Friday and Easter Sunday, as shoppers try to squeeze three days purchasing into one day. Easing up the rules that apply on Easter Friday may make more sense.

Trevor.

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]]> By: reviews http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96650 reviews Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:57:27 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96650 it certainly would be commercially viable.....for big shops that open 365 days a year shouldnt be open during Easter it certainly would be commercially viable…..for big shops that open 365 days a year shouldnt be open during Easter

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]]> By: kiwireader_nz http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96628 kiwireader_nz Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:16 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96628 Copy that BluePeter. Copy that BluePeter.

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]]> By: BluePeter http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96624 BluePeter Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:02 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96624 It is none of the states business if a company wants to trade on any given day. This law is from the dark ages. Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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]]> By: alekov07 http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96610 alekov07 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:19 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96610 I absolutely agree, it should be a public holiday. I absolutely agree, it should be a public holiday.

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]]> By: Valis http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96573 Valis Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:55:19 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96573 <i>I’m interest to see that the Greens support religious holidays… </i> And why not? I’m interest to see that the Greens support religious holidays…

And why not?

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]]> By: frog http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96563 frog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:52:51 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96563 @BLiP Good point. I'd support that one too. It is a long haul between Queen's Birthday and Labour Weekend, and I suspect many employees take a "sickie" during that time anyway to get a 3 or 4 day weekend. Better that it be formalised. @BLiP

Good point. I’d support that one too. It is a long haul between Queen’s Birthday and Labour Weekend, and I suspect many employees take a “sickie” during that time anyway to get a 3 or 4 day weekend. Better that it be formalised.

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]]> By: tomfarmer http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96549 tomfarmer Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:15:24 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96549 concerning the repetitiveness of said bills, do they have corks attached..? buoyancy etc.. do the non-corked know about this.? metaphors being the so-called 'in' lingo circa Parliament these days.. I'm fairly sure that their significance will not be lost re the above here.. yea, even on a Friday concerning the repetitiveness of said bills, do they have corks attached..? buoyancy etc.. do the non-corked know about this.?

metaphors being the so-called ‘in’ lingo circa Parliament these days.. I’m fairly sure that their significance will not be lost re the above here.. yea, even on a Friday

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]]> By: BLiP http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/11/20/oh-dear-here-we-go-again/#comment-96533 BLiP Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:46 +0000 http://blog.greens.org.nz/?p=7799#comment-96533 woooosh! woooosh!

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