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Corrections dismissed prison officer Rakai Tawhiwhirangi for alleged unjustified use of force after an incident that also resulted in a criminal prosecution in which he was acquitted on self-defence grounds. The ERA examined the employer's independent investigation, the evidence available and the fairness of the serious-misconduct conclusion.

A practical guide to an Employment Relations Authority investigation: filing, case management, witness statements, evidence, the investigation meeting, remedies, costs and preparation.

What employment advocates actually do for employees and employers in mediation, ERA investigations and Employment Court litigation, including case assessment, evidence, negotiation and representation.

Ahead of the 2026 election, Labour and Opportunity were asked to state their positions on the recent Employment Relations Act changes, including contribution, remedies and employee access to justice.

A plain-English map of the agencies and institutions people often mean when they search for the old 'Labour Department': Employment New Zealand, MBIE mediation, Labour Inspectorate functions and the ERA.

How to obtain and use myIR income records as independent evidence of pre- and post-dismissal earnings when calculating wage arrears and lost-remuneration claims.

Employee-side no-win-no-fee employment advocacy for suitable personal-grievance, dismissal and redundancy cases, including mediation and ERA representation where the case meets the acceptance criteria.

Anna Murgatroyd was selected for redundancy from Xero's education team after a restructure. She alleged the process was predetermined, relying on an earlier Miro board, and also challenged the use of performance-related comments by a selection panel that included her manager.