NZ Post courier drivers are definitely contractors says the Employment Court

Published 31 Oct 2026

Following another Union challenge the Employment Court rules 4 particular courier drivers are independent contractors and not employees as they were hoping.

Read more in our October newsletter: www.employers.co.nz/contractors-vs-employee-again-oct-2026-newsitem.aspx

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NZ Post courier drivers are definitely contractors says the Employment Court