Train Station Heckler 'Apologetic' and Upset After Swearing at Winston Peters

Man who heckled Winston Peters says he’s ‘apologetic’ after incident

The man under employment investigation after heckling Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is reportedly upset about the incident and says he is “apologetic”.

Train station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston Peters

The man under employment investigation after heckling Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is upset about the incident and says he is “apologetic”. The...

Free Speech Union says Tonkin + Taylor wrong to investigate employee

The Free Speech Union said Tonkin + Taylor was wrong to investigate an employee who heckled Winston Peters on his way to work on Tuesday. The Free Speech Union's Nick Hanne spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Warn him, don’t sack him

Radio NZ reports: Loudly heckling a politician at a public event is “absolutely” cause for dismissal if it clearly tarnishes the employer, says an employment law specialist. A Wellington worker’s heated exchange with Winston Peters at a public press conference has landed him hot water with his employer, who does work for the government. The insults flew as the minister for rail was detailing a $600 million funding boost for rail at a press conf…

Free Speech Matters – Winston Heckler shouldn’t face employment threats

No, no, no! Man who heckled Winston Peters under investigation by employer for ‘disruption caused’ The man who heckled Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters at a policy announcement on Tuesday morning is under investigation from his employer over the incident. Winston Peters squared off with a heckler, in front of dozens of commuters, at his Government announcement for more than $600 million of rail funding. Engineering consultancy company Tonkin…

What Happens When Free Speech At Work Becomes Risky?

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