Taueki v Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Māori Reservation Trust [pdf, 296 KB]
...efficient manner. [8] Legal aid is administered by the Legal Services Commissioner under the direction of the Minister of Justice, and the Secretary for Justice.5 [9] Sections 45 and 46 of the LSA sets out a specific regime for an award of costs in civil proceedings where the unsuccessful party is in receipt of legal aid. Section 45 states: 45 Liability of aided person for costs (1) If an aided person receives legal aid for civil proceedings, that person's liability under an...