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1. [2015] NZEmpC 16 NZ Meatworkers & Related Trades Union Inc v Alliance Groups Ltd [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...GROUP LIMITED Defendant Hearing: on the papers; submissions received 8 and 25 May 2014 Appearances: P B Churchman QC, counsel for the plaintiff K G Smith, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 11 February 2015 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A A COUCH [1] The issue in this case was the interpretation and application of certain annual holidays provisions of a collective agreement between the parties. The dispute arose following the increase in the minim...

2. Tuwhangai v Boon - Kawhia U2B [2025] Māori Appellate Court MB 45 (2025 APPEAL 45) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...Judge T M Wara Judge D H Stone Kanohi kitea: Appearances L Fraser for Appellant M Grayson for Respondent Whakataunga: Judgment date 6 March 2025 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā TE KOOTI HĀNGAI KI TE URU RŌIA Judgment as to Costs Copies to: L Fraser and R Jones, Chapman Tripp, PO Box 2206, Auckland 1140, laura.fraser@chapmantripp.com, rachael.jones@chapmantripp.com M Grayson, Grayson Clements Ltd, PO Box 105, Hamilton 3240, mgrayson@gclegal.co.nz...

3. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee v Parlane [2011] NZLCDT 3 [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...Respondent CHAIR Mr D J Mackenzie MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Ms S W Hughes QC Ms A de Ridder Mr W Smith Mr W Chapman HEARING at AUCKLAND on 13 September 2010 APPEARANCES Mr P Collins on behalf of the applicant Respondent in person COSTS DETERMINATION AND SECTION 257 CERTIFICATION Introduction [1] In the Tribunal’s September 2010 decision to strike Mr Parlane off the roll of barristers and solicitors1, the Tribunal requested submissions on costs from the Standa...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 44 Wills v Farmlands Co-Operative Society Ltd [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2021] NZEmpC 44 EMPC 218/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN SUSAN WILLS Plaintiff AND FARMLANDS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: A Sharma, counsel for plaintiff S Townsend, counsel for defendant...

5. [2018] NZSSAA 11 (16 February 2018) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...[5] However, after the appeal was filed, the Ministry reviewed its decision and disestablished the debt. The appellant was notified of this decision by letter dated 12 October 2017. On 27 October 2017 Mr Tupara filed a memorandum seeking costs and compensation (the costs application). The Ministry then filed a memorandum submitting that the Authority has no jurisdiction to award costs when no appeal has been heard. [6] We must determine whether the Authority has jurisdicti...

6. Chalecki v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on Appeal) [2025] NZACC 194 (11 November 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...CHALECKI Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented I Hunt for the Respondent Judgment: 11 November 2025 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE D L HENARE [Costs on appeal - Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] In a judgment dated 30 September 2025,1 the Court dismissed the appeal by the appellant, Edmond Chalecki. [2] By memorandum dated 16 October 2025, the Corporation cl...

7. [2010] NZEmpC 26 Gates v Air New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 30 KB]

   ...V AIR NEW ZEALAND LTD AK 24 March 2010 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2010] NZEMPC 26 ARC 40/04 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN LINDA GATES Plaintiff AND AIR NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Defendant Hearing: Memoranda received 20 October and 30 November 2009 Judgment: 24 March 2010 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A A COUCH [1] In my substantive judgm...

8. [2009] NZEmpC WC 2/09 Mitchell v Blue Star Print Group (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 33 KB]

   ...PRINT GROUP (NZ) LTD WN WC 2/09 19 March 2009 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON WC 2/09 WRC 19/06 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN DAVID MITCHELL Plaintiff AND BLUE STAR PRINT GROUP (NZ) LTD Defendant Hearing: Submissions received on 22 January and 9 February 2009 Judgment: 19 March 2009 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C M SHAW [1] Mr Mitchel...

9. [2015] NZSSAA 24 (17 April 2015) [pdf, 36 KB]

   ...of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive varied by a Benefits Review Committee reducing the amount for additional power included in the assessment of her disability costs. Background [2] The appellant is aged 68 years. She is in receipt of New Zealand Superannuation. In addition she receives Accommodation Supplement, Disability Allowance and Temporary Additional Support. [3] The appellant suffers f...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 148 Marlborough District Council v Gifford [pdf, 352 KB]

    ..._________________________________________________________________ A: The respondents are ordered to pay the sum of $130,000 within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this decision. That is the amount due from the respondents under s 315(2)(c) of the RMA. 2 B: Costs are reserved. REASONS Application [1] Marlborough District Council seeks recovery of costs owed under s 315(2)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The amount it seeks is $130,000. Those costs relate...