Austen v The Far North District Council - Okahu 4D (2020) 209 Taitokerau MB 150 (209 TTK 150) [pdf, 246 KB]
...recall my earlier decision, or in the alternative, seeking a rehearing. I granted that application on 26 April 2019 and I made a new determination taking into account the effect of the 1987 declaration.2 [4] The trustees now seek an order for costs against the FNDC. The issue in this case is whether costs should be awarded and, if so, in what amount. What legal principles apply? [5] The general approach to an award of costs is settled. The relevant principles were summari...