Case Studies

These case studies have been written to give an overview of successful partnerships in action. They are examples of what has worked in some workplaces, not templates to follow.

In the longer versions, we also spell out the challenges and the pitfalls experienced by the organisations, as well as the successes.

CONSULTATION, PARTICIPATION AND CO-OPERATION BETWEEN WINSTONE PULP INTERNATIONAL, THE NDU AND THE EPMU

This case study documents the workplace partnership experiences at Kariori Pulp Mill. Over a number of years, Winstone Pulp International (WPI), and the unions, the National Distribution Union and the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union have developed close and productive working relationships.

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Fisher & Paykel and the EPMU

Fisher & Paykel Appliances and the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union have built a mature and highly developed model of partnership over many years.

The Company (both managers and staff) and the Union have found some very effective ways of doing business and working together to create a successful and healthy workplace that people enjoy being a part of.

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Partnership for Quality between Asure NZ and the PSA

ASURE is a business that occupies a crossover between the public and private sectors in New Zealand.

In September 1999 ASURE became the first State Owned Enterprise to sign a Partnership for Quality agreement with the PSA.

For ASURE and the PSA the common ground which enables them to work together for the overall benefit of the business and the employees is working constructively together in ways to "grow the cake" by adding value and/or reducing costs.

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Wood Processing Strategy

This case study explores the actual experience of the partners within the wood-processing sector. It is not intended to be a detailed analysis of everything that transpired, or to test the theory of partnership or modern industry development. Instead it is more about creating a useful resource based on the practical experience and reflections of key participants in an industry development and partnership initiative.

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