Employment Court

The Employment Court of New Zealand was created by the Employment Contracts Act 1991, and has continued under the Employment Relations Act 2000 in an amended form. It has a long heritage, with a New Zealand specialist industrial relations court existing in various forms since 1894.The Court exists to hear and determine cases relating to employment disputes, particularly challenges to determinations of the Employment Relations Authority, questions of interpretation of law, and has first-instance jurisdiction over matters such as strikes and lockouts.The Employment Court has offices and courts located in Auckland and Wellington. Auckland Registry: Call 09 - 916 6359 - covering all areas north of a line drawn between New Plymouth, Taupo and Gisborne, including Taupo and Gisborne.Wellington Registry: Call 04 - 495 8465 - covering all areas south of a line drawn between New Plymouth, Taupo and Gisborne, including New PlymouthClick on the link above to visit our website for more information.