Canterbury Mornings

A Christchurch employment lawyer believes Countdown's pledge to have more Maori and Pasifika leaders - might breach the law.The supermarket chain is committed to achieving 20 per cent of its senior leadership roles filled by Maori and Pasifika by 2025.Canterbury Chambers lawyer Tim McKenzie told Chris Lynch the law says an employer discriminates if they refuse to offer the same work to other employees with the same qualifications and experience -  regardless of race.“That could result in personal grievances from non-Maori and Pasifika who aren't getting the same opportunities.”LISTEN ABOVE