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FHE v Auckland Transport [2026] NZERA 552 - justified dismissal but unjustified initial suspension
CaseThe later dismissal was justified The Authority examined the wider disciplinary process separately.
The employer initially raised disciplinary concerns about her handling of the incident, but the employment process later shifted to possible termination for medical incapacity.
... to FENZ having kept Mr Kinzett at work while the investigation and disciplinary process continued. Relationship to the ERA decision: Substantive reversal. The ERA had found the dismissal unjustified and ordered ...
It also reinforces that disciplinary decision-makers must investigate context that may affect seriousness, consistency or mitigation—even where the employee's conduct technically breached a rule.
It alleged a threat of violence and racial conduct, placed Mr Afimeimounga on paid special leave, held a disciplinary meeting three days later, and summarily dismissed him that same day.
A genuine redundancy still requires a fair process: the Authority accepted this was not personal targeting, a sham redundancy, or disciplinary action disguised as redundancy.
