This week saw the start of a long-awaited employment court case between Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles and the University of Auckland.
The case has already received extensive media attention from all major outlets.
Dr Wiles alleges the university failed to protect her from a “tsunami of threats” she received for her public commentary on the Covid-19 pandemic. She said she had raised concerns to the university about her safety since April 2020, shortly after the pandemic began.
The university denies unjustifiably disadvantaging Wiles, breaching their agreement or its statutory obligations. It says it has also acted in good faith towards her.
The hearing is set down for three weeks.
Further News Coverage
Siouxsie Wiles will have her day in court – The Spinoff
Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: ‘Victim blaming’ HR staff told scientist to stop making public comments on Covid-19 – New Zealand Herald
Leading virologist reveals threats against her safety during Covid – 1News
Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland raises concerns about media coverage after incident on campus – New Zealand Herald
Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland managers grew uncomfortable with scientist’s celebrity status, court hears – New Zealand Herald
Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: Why all businesses should watch this case closely – The Front Page – New Zealand Herald
Siouxsie Wiles case: Vaccinologist ‘mortified’ by university’s response to harassment – RNZ
Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: ‘Misogynistic anger’ has seen prominent women targeted, security expert says – Stuff
Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team – New Zealand Herald