[2017] NZEnvC 101 D B Ellis v Porirua City Council Costs [pdf, 416 KB]
...Practice Note reflects in clause 6.6(c): If the decision appealed against would have imposed an unusual restriction upon the appellant's rights, and the restriction is not upheld, costs may be awarded against the respondent Council. On other appeals, the Court will not normally award costs against the public body whose decision is the subject of the appeal unless it has failed to perform its duties properly or has acted unreasonably. (emphasis added) [15] The Practice Not...