[2024] NZEnvC 086 Lake v Auckland Council [pdf, 237 KB]
...were incurred prior to the proceeding being commenced in the Environment Court. However, the Court may award the costs arising directly out of the proceeding. This includes the costs connected with preparation of appeal documents and supporting affidavits. What is exempt are the costs associated with preliminary negotiations and dealings pre-dating the proceeding. These are not the appropriate subject of a costs award.16 Should there be an award of costs? [20] As soon as the C...