Consultation on Policy Development.
4.8.1 The employer may introduce and update policies and procedures, some of which may relate to working conditions of kaimahi.
4.8.2 Any changes to policy and procedures held by the employer relating to changes to working conditions may be made only after due consultation and the best endeavours to reach agreement with affected kaimahi and TEU.
4.8.3 If there is an inconsistency between a policy or procedure and the collective agreement, the collective agreement will apply. If the policy or procedure is more favourable, then then the policy or procedure will apply.