HR manager awarded $35,000 after unjustified dismissal from Bidfood

Friday 23 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 23 Oct, 3:43pm

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The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that Bidfood Limited unjustifiably dismissed HR manager Natalie Plows. While Plows made a "typical Asian" remark to a colleague, the authority found the company's disciplinary process was flawed. Bidfood erred by providing a preliminary dismissal decision before allowing Plows to respond to the investigation.

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1. StuffFri 23 Oct, 1:15pm

   HR manager sacked over ‘typical Asian’ remark awarded $35,000 (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 23 Oct, 3:43pm

   ERA rules Bidfood HR manager’s dismissal over racist remark was unjustified (opens in new tab)