Common use of Discussions in a Māori Context Clause in Contracts

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. The teacher must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx and xxxx for all involved. 3. Should the teacher and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s personal file. 4. This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. The teacher must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx kaumatua and xxxx for all involved. 3. Should the teacher and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s personal file. 4. This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. a. The teacher must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. b. A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx kaumatua and xxxx for all involved. 3. c. Should the teacher and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s personal file. 4. d. This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 Six will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. (i) The teacher employee must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher employee and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. (ii) A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx and xxxx for all involved. 3. (iii) Should the teacher employee and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacheremployee’s personal file. 4. (iv) This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 sub clause (c) or sub clause (d) will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 sub clause (c) or sub clause (d) will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. a. The teacher must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. b. A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx and xxxx for all involved. 3. c. Should the teacher and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s personal file. 4. d. This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 Six will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. 8.3.1 The teacher employee must be advised in writing of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher employee and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. 8.3.2 A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • : (a) meetings can be held on marae; • ; (b) there is face to face engagement; • ; (c) there can be whanau whānau support for all involved; and • and (d) guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx kaumātua and xxxx for all involved. 3. 8.3.3 Should the teacher employee and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s employee's personal file. 4. 8.3.4 This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 clauses 8.3.1 and/or 8.3.2 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 clauses 8.3.1 and/or 8.3.2 will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. (a) The teacher employee concerned must be advised in writing of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher employee and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. (b) A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • - meetings can be held on marae; • - there is face to face engagement; • - there can be whanau support for all involved; and • - guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx and xxxx for all involved. 3. (c) Should the teacher employee and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacheremployee’s personal file. 4. (d) This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 7.11.3, 7.12 and/or 7.13 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 7.11.3, 7.12 and/or 7.13 will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. The teacher must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx kaumatua and xxxx kuia for all involved. 3. Should the teacher and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s personal file. 4. This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. (a) The teacher employee must be advised in writing of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher employee and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. (b) A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx and xxxx for all involved. 3. (c) Should the teacher employee and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s employee's personal file. 4. (d) This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 7.13.3(a) and/or 7.13.3(b) will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 7.13.3(a) and/or 7.13.3(b) will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Māori Context. 1. ‌ 6.2.1 The teacher must be advised of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The teacher and the employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Māori context and manner. 2. 6.2.2 A Māori context and manner relates to the following: • meetings can be held on marae; • there is face to face engagement; • there can be whanau support for all involved; and • guidance and advice is often provided by xxxxxxxx and xxxx for all involved. 3. 6.2.3 Should the teacher and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the teacher’s personal file. 4. 6.2.4 This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in Part 6 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in Part 6 will be notified in writing to the other party.