[2011] NZEmpC 25 George v Auckland Regional Council [pdf, 68 KB]
...is conferred to do what is in the interests of justice and that r 10.12(c) is something of a “catch all” conferring a separate and very wide jurisdiction. 1 Those factors can include savings in time and cost to the parties and to judicial resources, removing the risk of inconsistent decisions and convenience and expedition. However, care must be taken to avoid confusion, prejudice or oppression to one party from the size and complexity of a consolidated proceeding, especially...