The 20 DHBs involved in collective bargaining took NZNO to the court after members rejected the latest employer offer and voted to strike on August 19.
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The hearing revolved around the legal obligations for NZNO in its provision of life-preserving services (LPS) during the strike. DHBs argued LPS agreements should be legally binding.
The strike was cancelled due to the latest outbreak of COVID-19.
On August 25, NZNO released a statement to members saying the judgement had been released.
“Among other things, NZNO successfully defended the view that we could hold a position of a ‘best endeavours’ approach to arranging LPS on the basis of an individual NZNO member’s right to strike.”