[2025] NZEmpC 188 O'Brien v The Platform Media NZ Ltd [pdf, 196 KB]
...2025. [5] On 2 April 2025, Mr O’Brien, counsel for Platform Media, wrote to Ms Buckett, counsel for Ms O’Brien. He advised that he had been instructed by Platform Media in respect of the Employment Court matters and asked if she would consent to the late filing of the statement of defence. He also advised that if consent were not given, an application for leave would be made and that the refusal could be a factor in any subsequent costs award. [6] On the afternoon of 4...