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Gumboot Friday

Date November 6, 2026By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

I Am Hope's national day raising money for free counseling for young people. People wear gumboots to work and donate.

What to do

Invite staff to wear gumboots, and remind parents about youth mental health resources and your employee assistance program.

How Workbliss can help

Book a Workbliss session or campaign for this by October 23 (14 days' notice).

Plan support for your teams

Source

gumbootfriday.org.nz. Checked October 19, 2026.

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