| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 161 |
| Determination date | 20 October 2011 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Guest ; L Anderson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Todd v Glenmavis Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | Glenmavis Farm Partnership (2007) |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent claimed Authority member should recuse themselves as third party (“W”) upset about W’s involvement in earlier investigation meeting with same Authority member – W claimed would not be able to attend investigation meeting if particular Authority member presided – Order prohibiting publication of paragraph of notice of directions regarding earlier matter – Found W’s concerns due to default by respondent – Found W gave insubstantial reasons for delaying matter further and had already been considerable inexcusable delay by respondent – Authority noted no intention to upset W – Found W’s grounds for recusal did not amount to bias and recusal would further delay matter – Application for recusal declined |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_161.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |