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1. JC v GCQ Inc [2020] NZDT 1318 (20 November 2020) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...is claiming $7,363.70 being: a. $2,129.43 for balance of rental they say they are owed during lockdown (based on a 20% reduction in rent which takes into account the rent already paid at 25%). b. $82.27 (penalty interest). c. $5,152.00 legal costs. 4. Mr Kevin Hague representing GCQ Incorporated (GCQ) says: a. The Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear the claim. b. The interpretation of clause 27.5 of the Auckland District Law Society lease (ADLS lease) means no rent i...

2. LCRO 157/2024 TA v YQ (25 June 2025) [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...It relevantly provided as follows: In the event that: (a) [the applicant’s brother] brings or continues any legal proceedings against [Mr X]; and (b) having taken reasonable steps to attempt to do so, [Mr X] is unable to recover his legal costs from [the applicant’s brother] on an indemnity basis, [the five other siblings] shall be jointly and severally liable to reimburse [Mr X] on an indemnity basis the legal costs that [Mr X] has incurred in defending the proceedings brought...

3. Rafiq v Commissioner of Inland Revenue (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 39 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 30 Reference No. HRRT 027/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF INLAND REVENUE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook fo...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 070 Wilson v Waikato Regional Council [pdf, 190 KB]

   WILSON v WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL – INTERIM DECISION AS TO COSTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 70 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN WARWICK SUTHERLAND WILSON (ENV-2020-AKL-51) Appellant AND WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent AND OHINAU AQUACULTURE LIMITED Applicant Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Sitting alone unde...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 119 H v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2022] NZEmpC 119 EMPC 394/2021 IN THE MATTER OF an application for judicial review AND IN THE MATTER OF an application to disqualify counsel AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN H Applicant AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS AUTHORITY First Respondent AND RPW Second Respondent AND C Third Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: H, applicant...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 93 Grigorovich v Precise Ltd [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2020] NZEmpC 93 EMPC 49/2020 IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to extend time to file a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN IGOR GRIGOROVICH Applicant AND PRECISE LIMITED Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: Applicant in person SF Martin, counsel for defendant Judgment: 1 July 202...

7. Hulton Patchell Limited v Mitchell - Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (2010) 5 Waiariki MB 246 (5 WAR 246) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...by the trustees and their application, by deleting reference to the appointment of an independent, professional trustee. Given that Ms Mitchell is aided from the Special Aid Fund and without having heard from counsel, my preliminary view is that costs should lie where they fall, but I am happy to receive submissions from counsel if they consider that appropriate. Mr Dennett, Mr Kahukiwa, I intend to put the reasons for my oral judgment in writing. Given that the issues that you have...

8. Hura v Hura - Estate of Maata Raumati (2007) 192 Aotea MB 235 (192 AOT 235) [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...found. [5] However, matters have traversed beyond this jurisdictional point. Counsel for the applicant has now been instructed to file proceedings in the High Court. As a consequence, this application is to be withdrawn. The applicant now seeks costs. Applicant's submissions [6] Ms Batt submitted: (a) she represents three beneficiaries of the estate, namely Tahu Hura, the applicant, Moana Adlam and Te Koki Hura; (b) the application was fu'st called on 12 June 2006. The...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 144 Auckland Council v Braines [pdf, 377 KB]

   ...Date of Issue: IN THE MATTER AND AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC l ~4 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an applicant for ex parte and interim enforcement orders pursuant to s 320 of the Act of an application for costs under s 285 of the Act AUCKLAND COUNCIL (ENV-2018-AKL-102) Applicant KI BRAINES Environment Judge JA Smith sitting alone pursuant to s 279 of the Act in chambers in Auckland B Watts and D Collins for Auckland Council (the Council...

10. [2022] NZEmpC 26 Tupe v The Board of Trustees of Te Manawa O Tuhoe Trust [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2022] NZEmpC 26 EMPC 22/2022 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relation Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for security for costs BETWEEN TUNUHIA TUPE Plaintiff AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TE MANAWA O TŪHOE TRUST Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: S Austin, advocate for plaintiff J Hope, counsel for defendan...