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Rotorua Businesses Urged to Skip 7-Week Mediation Wait

8/5/2025

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Businesses in Rotorua are feeling the strain as employment lawyer Michelle Urquhart warns against relying on the government's free mediation service, which now faces a daunting seven-week wait. With rising demand complicating cases, she urges swift resolutions to curb costs and protect workplace morale. Private mediators are ready to assist online, offering a timely alternative.

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Story summary

Businesses in Rotorua are feeling the strain as employment lawyer Michelle Urquhart warns against relying on the government's free mediation service, which now faces a daunting seven-week wait. With rising demand complicating cases, she urges swift resolutions to curb costs and protect workplace morale. Private mediators are ready to assist online, offering a timely alternative.