Proprietors deny Z.A.P. association

Press, 13 February 1982, Page 4

Proprietors deny Z.A.P. association

The proprietors of one of three Christchurch food bars that were penalised by the Arbitration Court last week for award breaches have denied an allegation in the court hearing that they had been associated with Zenith Applied Philosophy. Mr and Mrs Derek Kraak, of Peter s Food Bar. Victoria Street, say that they have suffered because of a report of the allegation in the court by the Hotel Workers' Union advocate Mr R. J. Lingard. Mr Lindard was reported in "The Press." on February 5 as saying that each of the three fast-food businesses was run by people who shared a belief in Zenith Applied Philosophy and did not believe in awards.

On the morning of February 5 the Victoria Street food bar had the letters ZAP painted on its walls. Mr and Mrs Kraak say that they have had no association directly or indirectly with Z.A.P. and that their reputations have been damaged because of the allegation. They put a notice on their window disclaiming any connection with Z.A.P." The notice was later torn down. Their business was not represented at the Arbitration Court hearing. Yesterday. Mr Lingard said that, while he believed he had good reasons for his statements to the Court, he accepted their assurance that they did not have connections with Zenith Applied Philosophy.