[2021] NZEmpC 113 Waitoa v The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 231 KB]
...decision-maker in relation to any decisions to be made regarding Mrs Waitoa arising out of the sit-in. The Manager Operational Support, Residential and High Needs was tasked to undertake an investigation of the sit-in incident with the support of MSD’s human resources. Usually it would be the Residence Manager (in this case Mr Kuiti) who would conduct the disciplinary investigation, but as he was involved, it was not appropriate for him to do so. Mrs Waitoa was represented by the...