Written By: notices and features - Date published: 6:22 am, February 8th, 2016 - 28 comments
Thanks to David Clark, to Grant Robertson, to Labour, and to those who supported the bill…
Written By: Anthony R0bins - Date published: 6:34 am, April 27th, 2015 - 32 comments
I’m planning to enjoy a day off today – the first “mondayised” public holiday – thanks to the work of David Clark, Grant Robertston, and others in Labour and the parties that supported the Bill. National and ACT voted against this holiday.
Written By: Anthony R0bins - Date published: 6:31 pm, April 17th, 2013 - 20 comments
As expected David Clark’s private member’s bill to “Mondayise” holidays passed its final reading this evening. The vote was 61 to 60 with National and ACT voting against.
Written By: Anthony R0bins - Date published: 12:04 pm, March 12th, 2013 - 40 comments
The Bill to Mondayise holidays seems certain to progress. A nice win for David Clark and for Labour, and an all too rare example of MMP working as it should.
Written By: Anthony R0bins - Date published: 5:02 pm, May 14th, 2012 - 8 comments
An interesting press release from David Clark, sponsor of the “Mondayisation” bill. It looks like the process of constructing the official advice on this matter was deliberately biased. Why?
Written By: Eddie - Date published: 1:22 pm, January 31st, 2011 - 44 comments
John Key says he needs ‘advice’ on Mondayising ANZAC Day and Waitangi Day. The fact is the move would be right and popular but his business mates are too cheap to pay an extra 4 days every 7 years. Key’s just playing for time.
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