Muru v Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust - Wani Wani 1 Block [2017] Māori Appellate Court MB 348 (2017 APPEAL 348) [pdf, 197 KB]
...appeal were always bleak. We do not go so far as to say that the appeal was completely without merit, but the lack of realism in bringing the appeal is a relevant factor which should be reflected in the award of costs. [10] While the appeal was filed out of time, leave was granted for the appeal to proceed. In addition, we acknowledge that the appellant acted reasonably in the conduct of the appeal. We also consider that the parties have an ongoing relationship under the lease, a...