Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2014] NZERA Auckland 260
Determination date 25 June 2014
Member J Crichton
Representation S Mitchell ; K Dunn
Parties Maritime Union of New Zealand Inc v Ports of Auckland Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (EC") on grounds important question of law likely to arise, EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues and in all circumstances matter should be determined by EC - Application not opposed by respondent"
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Affront to common sense and justice for small portion of dispute to be retained by Authority when bulk of dispute between parties already before EC. Matter removed to EC.
Result Application granted ; Costs reserved
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Statutes ERA s178(2)(a);ERA s178(2)(c);ERA s178(2)(d)
Number of Pages 3
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