Joanna Holden
Joanna Holden is an Employment Court Judge in New Zealand, known for presiding over cases involving employment disputes, including recent rulings that upheld the justifiable dismissal of Simon Mutonhori from the Wairoa District Council.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Joanna Holden awarded the Wairoa council $33,000 in a costs decision related to Simon Mutonhori's case.
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
New Zealand· 2025-12-08
Employment Court Judge Joanna Holden disagreed with the arguments presented by Abdul-Jabbar's appeal.
Migrant exploitation: Southland farmer and former imam Reza Abdul-Jabbar loses appeal over $215k penaltiesNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Judge Joanna Holden agreed with the ERA decision regarding Jonathan Larsen's employment dispute.
Kaipara Deputy Mayor Jonathan Larsen loses another battle with Fenz but eyes up another appealNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
Judge Joanna Holden ordered the Vice-Chancellor to pay general damages in the case involving Siouxsie Wiles.
Reputation v responsibility? Legal insights from the Siouxsie Wiles case – Sasha BorissenkoNew Zealand· 2025-06-15
Judge Joanna Holden concluded that the university should pay Wiles $205,000 within 21 days.
University of Auckland ordered to pay scientist Siouxsie Wiles $205,000 in court costsNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Employment Court Judge Joanna Holden said Mutonhori’s suspension was justifiable as was his dismissal.
Former mayoral candidate Simon Mutonhori justifiably sacked by Wairoa councilNew Zealand· 2025-03-27