[2010] NZEmpC 11 NZ PSA v Secretary for Justice [pdf, 77 KB]
...specifically how problems in collective bargaining may be dealt with. These include, first in escalating order of seriousness, seeking the assistance of a mediator under Part 10 of the Act. In practice, as in this case, parties may also involve a privately retained mediator instead of one provided by the Department of Labour. Although not in this case because the mediator chosen by the parties has not been engaged by the Chief Executive of the Department of Labour to provide medi...