[2018] NZSSAA 11 (16 February 2018) [pdf, 208 KB]
...basis for the appellant’s submission that we should refer any issue raised by him back to the Chief Executive. [20] Even if there was a general costs provision, the only step taken by the appellant since the BRC issued its determination was filing the notice of appeal. As recorded, the appellant filed this notice on his own behalf; it was not filed by counsel or a representative. Even if counsel was engaged at this stage, as the Ministry did not file any report or submissions b...