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Akld and Chch Easter trading decisions praised

NZ Catholic Staff — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:30:24 +0000

The decision by the Auckland Council not to extend Easter Sunday trading has been praised by Auckland diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission. On August 24, councillors voted 20-1 to retain the status quo so that only shops currently able to trade on Easter Sunday will continue to be able to do so. According to the

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Do Christians really care about trading at Easter?

Michael Otto — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:48:22 +0000

One of the unfortunate things about government in New Zealand is the low turnout in local body elections. All the indications are that the turnout for this month’s elections tested record low percentages. That is a shame for many reasons, not least what it says about local democracy, and the health of the body politic. But it is even

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Easter trading plans attacked

Michael Otto — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:32:22 +0000

by PETER GRACE In washing its hands of Easter trading responsibilities, the Government is failing to protect family time together on one of our few remaining shop-free days, says Caritas-Aotearoa New Zealand. Caritas director Julianne Hickey said the Catholic social justice agency is surprised and appalled by proposed Easter trading legislation, as it will impact

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Easter trading bill defeated

Michael Otto — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

WELLINGTON An attempt to allow local councils to decide if shops should be able to open on Easter Sunday has failed. Rotorua MP Todd McClays private members bill was defeated 62-59 at its first reading in a conscience vote in December. Mr McClay argued that exemptions that allow stores in certain tourist areas to open

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Celebration for families in Easter trading announcement

Michael Otto — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000

WELLINGTON Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development, has welcomed the Minister of Labours announcement that no changes to Easter trading legislation will follow the Department of Labours recent review. Caritas Director Michael Smith said the right of hard-working New Zealanders to spend their time in worship, with family or

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Easter-trade critic vocal again

Washington (CNS) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON (CNS) A sea of colour met the eye at the Verizon Center sports arena in Washington, DC, on January 22 as more than 20,000 young people from around the United States attended the annual Rally for Life and Youth Mass, celebrated by Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl. echo $variable;

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