A former Northland police constable ordered to pay the Police Commissioner $115,000 in costs after losing a personal grievance claim has applied for a rehearing of his case in the Employment Court.
Stephen Davis, formerly based at Mangonui and Kaeo police stations, took the Police Commissioner first to the Employment Relations Authority then to the Employment Court, claiming he was unjustifiably disadvantaged.
Both cases were unsuccessful. He now works at Christchurch Police Station.
Mr Davis this week confirmed to the Northern Advocate he was applying for a rehearing, saying Judge Perkins mostly sided with police on matters of law. He also intends to file a separate appeal against costs.
"It's been incredible, dealing with this for the past five years. I've lost my marriage at the beginning of last year and am currently receiving counselling," he said.