| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 33 |
| Hearing date | 26-Jan-16 |
| Determination date | 29 January 2016 |
| Member | Tania Tetitaha |
| Representation | S Henderson ; D Grindle |
| Location | Whangarei |
| Parties | Emmerson v The Northland District Health Board |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Journalist sought leave to sit in on full hearing – Orders sought for non-publication of evidence |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Journalist allowed to attend proceedings. Need to protect interests of patients and persons against whom allegations made. Interim order appropriate to suppress names of non-party individuals referred to in evidence. Permanent non-publication order appropriate to suppress evidence with potential to identify any patients of respondent. Access to file restricted. Application for non-publication orders granted. |
| Result | Application granted ; Orders made ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl 2 |
| Cases Cited | H v A Ltd [2014] NZEmpC 92, [2014] ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_33.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |