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Council Fumbles Over Side Hustle | Auckland News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
A former Auckland Council worker got $15K in compensation after being unfairly sacked for running a side hustle as a fitness trainer — a case that exposed big flaws in how the council handled conflict of interest, delayed disciplinary action, and ignored contractual clarity, ultimately proving that even well-intentioned employers can trip up on procedure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13c6ed67b2c1c25d