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1. Maori Trustee v Forde - Section 186 Block V Longwood Survey District (2013) 19 Te Waipounamu MB 249 (19 TWP 249) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...156-259 (Heard at Invercargill) Appearances: Ms Bernadette Arapere, counsel for the Applicant Ms Brigit O'Malley, counsel for the Respondents Ms Desiree Williams, counsel for the Additional Parties Judgment: Final Orders: Costs Decision: 27 March 2013 17 May 2013 22 August 2013 DECISION OF JUDGE S F REEVES AS TO COSTS Copies to: Wackrow Williams & Davies, PO Box 461, Shortland Street, Auckland Attention: Ms Bernadette Arapere E-mail:...

2. Nicholls v Trustees of WT Nicholls Trust [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 2 (2014 APPEAL 2) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...Deputy Chief Judge C L Fox Judge S F Reeves Judge M J Doogan Appearances: Mr Kahukiwa and Ms Takitimu for the Appellant Mr Wackrow and Ms Gray for the Respondents Judgment: 04 February 2014 RESERVED JUDGMENT ON COSTS OF THE MĀORI APPELLATE COURT Copies to: J Kahukiwa, Corban Revell Lawyers, PO Box 21-180, Auckland, jkahukiwa@corbanrevell.co.nz D Takitimu, Corban Revell Lawyers, PO Box 21-180, Auckland, dtakitimu@corbanrevell.co.nz D Wackrow, W...

3. Trustees of Te Ngae Farm Trust v Trustees of Ngāti Rangiteaorere Koromatua Council - Te Ngae Farm Trust (2015) 133 Waiariki MB 58 (133 WAR 58) [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...Trust and granted the application terminating the trust and vesting its assets in the trustees of NRKC to hold in accordance with their trust deed. 1 [3] At the conclusion of my judgment I granted leave for counsel to file submissions as to costs in relation to the proceedings. Submissions have now been filed. The issue for determination is whether costs should be granted, and if so, what amount is appropriate. Submissions of Ngāti Rangiteaorere Koromatua Council [4] Counsel f...

4. [2019] NZEnvC 129 Thornley v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...First Respondent MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Second Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Hearing: In Chambers at Christchurch Date of Decision: 30 July 2019 Date of Issue: 30 July 2019 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AS TO COSTS A: Under s285 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Environment Court declines to make an order for costs. B: Costs are to lie where they fall. Thornley, Bryant & others v Sanford Ltd & Marlborough DC - Costs 2 REASO...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Fee regime for the alcohol licensing system [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. It analyses options to regulate the new alcohol licensing fees regime provided for in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2013, which is due to fully commence on 18 December 2013. That Act requires cost recovery - as far as is reasonable - through fees, and a risk- based approach to fee setting. This is a significant change from the current approach of flat fees irrespective of risk, and low fees that cover about 50 percent of the costs o...

6. ABC v XYZ (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms GJ Goodwin, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr CG Tuck for plaintiff Mr GM Harrison for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 24, 25 and 26 June 2013 DATE OF DECISION ON COSTS: 19 August 2013 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL ON COSTS APPLICATION BY DEFENDANT Background [1] These proceedings were heard over three days on 24, 25 and 26 June 2013. In a decision given on 12 July 2013 the plaintiff’s claim...

7. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development (Costs) [2025] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 168 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL RELATING TO COSTS1 [1] In its decision dated 4 December 2024 the Tribunal made a declaration under s 85(1)(a) of the Privacy Act 1993 (1993 Act) that the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) interfered with Mr Thomas’ privacy by breaching Information Privacy Principles 1, 2 and 4. Damages of $8,000 were awarded to Mr Thomas for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to his feelings. 1 This decision is to be cited as Thomas v Ministry of Social Deve...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 151 McDonnell v Auckland Council [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED (ENV-2023-AKL-000040) Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge MJL Dickey Hearing: On the papers Last case event: 10 May 2024, Council Memorandum in response to application for costs Appearances: B Carruthers KC and V Toan for appellants and applicant S Quinn and E Manohar for the respondent Date of Decision: 8 July 2024 Date of Issue: 8 July 2024 2 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT A: Costs of $18...

9. [2021] NZREADT 47 - Cavanagh (25 August 2021) [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...filed by: Ms S Judd on behalf of Mr Cavanagh Ms V Casey QC, on behalf of the Registrar Date of Decision: 25 August 2021 ____________________________________________________________________ DECISION (2) OF THE TRIBUNAL (Costs) ____________________________________________________________________ Introduction [1] On 17 January 2020 the Registrar declined Mr Cavanagh’s application for a salesperson’s licence under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (“...

10. AM v AN LCRO 69/2013 (19 December 2014) [pdf, 134 KB]

    ...January 2013 in which the conduct of her firm, [AOL (AO)] in overcharging Mr AN, was found to have been unsatisfactory. The Committee also ordered AO to reduce its invoice from $6,325 including GST, to $1,000 including GST; and to pay a fine, costs and disbursements, all within 30 days of the date of the decision (the decision).1 Background Facts [2] Lawyers at AO acted for Mr AN with respect to his application to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for permanent residency. Mr AN wa...