Rachel Larmer
Rachel Larmer is an authority member who presided over a case involving Ernestina Bonsu-Maro and her treatment of models, including Smythe. She ruled that Smythe was unfairly dismissed and highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by young Pasifika individuals in the workforce, emphasizing the need for fair treatment and legal compliance by those in leadership roles.
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Rachel Larmer said was Longevity acting in an 'unlawful manner'.
High Court liquidation threat looms as ex-staff chase unpaid six-figure awards
New Zealand· 2026-03-07
Rachel Larmer said both parties were alleging the other had breached a record of settlement after Santamaria’s resignation.
Media Insider: Former Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria releases internal TVNZ emails, messages; SportsCafe expands its empire; The Spinoff editor steps downNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Authority member Rachel Larmer said they were 'serious breaches of minimum code legislation'.
Auckland couple’s struggle after sudden job losses and redundancy payout battleNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Rachel Larmer ruled that Smythe was an employee of Bonsu-Maro and had been unfairly dismissed.
Ernestina Bonsu-Maro’s talent agency failed to pay model, then fired her and claimed she was never employedNew Zealand· 2025-04-20
