| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 420 |
| Determination date | 16 September 2013 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | T Stevens, R Cahn ; P Wicks |
| Parties | Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell and Ors |
| Other Parties | National Energy Ltd, Mitchell |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Determination of preliminary issue - Whether appropriate to close investigation meeting to public or to certain persons - Confidential information |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Authority ordered non publication of evidence lodged. No doubt evidence had necessary character of confidentiality and included data which comprised commercially sensitive trade secrets - Appropriate to provide legitimate protection to applicant with at least necessary reduction in open administration of justice. Appropriate to close meeting to competitors, brokers and all public when questioning witnesses about applicant's confidential information. Order made on how parties to deal with access to information. |
| Result | Application granted; Orders made; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s157(2) - ERA s160(1)(e) - ERA s173(1) - ERA Second Schedule cl10 |
| Cases Cited | Air New Zealand Ltd v Kerr [2013] NZEmpC 116;Anderson v Employment Tribunal [1992] 1 ERNZ 500;Kloeten v Combined Tanning Supplies Ltd [2011] NZERA Auckland 520;Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell and Ors [2013] NZERA Auckland 180;Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell and Ors [2013] NZERA Auckland 226;Oldco PTI (New Zealand) Ltd v Houston [2006] ERNZ 221;Rau v Waikato - Tainui Te Kauhanganui Inc unreported, E Robinson, 9 Feb 2010, AA57/10;Skope Enterprises Ltd v Consumer Council [1973] 2 NZLR 399 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_420.pdf [pdf 232 KB] |