TVNZ is being forced to go into mediation after cancelling high profile shows including Sunday and Fair Go.

The Employment relations authority this afternoon found the state broadcaster broke a clause in the collective agreement it has with staff

E tū negotiator, Michael Wood told Heather du Plessis Allan “We as a union will attempt to sit down with TVNZ over the coming week and try reach an agreeable outcome as quickly as we can."

Wood said “If not, TVNZ will be required under this ruling to come back and comply with the collective agreement and follow the process properly.”

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TVNZ is being forced to go into mediation after cancelling high profile shows including Sunday and Fair Go.
The Employment relations authority this afternoon found the state broadcaster broke a clause in the collective agreement it has with staff
E tū negotiator, Michael Wood told Heather du Plessis Allan “We as a union will attempt to sit down with TVNZ over the coming week and try reach an agreeable outcome as quickly as we can."
Wood said “If not, TVNZ will be required under this ruling to come back and comply with the collective agreement and follow the process properly.” 
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