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1. [2016] NZSSAA 52 (16 June 2016) [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee declining to include the cost of car repayments as allowable costs in the assessment of his entitlement to Special Benefit. Background [2] The appellant is 37 years of age. He receives a single rate of Supported Living Payment. He suffers from certain mental health conditions. We understand the ap...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 200 Wilkins v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 381 KB]

   ...(ENV-2018-AKL-380) Appellant SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Hearing: In Chambers at Christchurch Date of Decision: 3 December 2020 Date of Issue: 3 December 2020 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AS TO COSTS A: The application for costs is declined. Costs are to lie where they fall. REASONS Introduction [1] This proceeding concerns an appeal by Wilkins Farming Co Limited in relation to conditions of a water permit1 granted...

3. [2012] NZEmpC 125 White & Others v Reserve Bank of NZ [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND Defendant Hearing: (on the papers) Counsel: Geoff O'Sullivan, counsel for the plaintiffs Peter Chemis, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 1 August 2012 SUPPLEMENTARY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A D FORD ON COSTS [1] In my substantive judgment 1 dated 17 February 2012, I dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim. I confirmed that the defendant was entitled to costs and directed that if costs could not be agreed upon between the parties then M...

4. [2006] NZEmpC WC 10A/06 Timmins v Assure New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...V ASURE NEW ZEALAND LTD WN WC 10A/06 2 November 2006 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON WC 10A/06 WRC 16/05 IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN BENJAMIN HARRY TIMMINS Plaintiff AND ASURE NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Defendant Hearing: Papers Received 27 July 2006 and 23 August 2006 Judgment: 2 November 2006 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C M SHAW [1] The plaintif...

5. Maruera v Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Trust [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 52 (2019 APPEAL 52) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...Hearing: On the papers Court: Judge Wainwright (Presiding) Judge Coxhead Judge Doogan Appearances: J Kahukiwa for Appellant S Hughes for Respondent Judgment: 24 January 2019 JUDGMENT OF THE COURT AS TO COSTS Copies to: J Kahukiwa, Corban Revell Lawyers, DX DP 92558, Auckland jkahukiwa@corbanrevell.co.nz; S Hughes QC, Bank Chambers PO Box 8213, New Plymouth susan@bankchambers.co.nz; mailto:jkahukiwa@corbanre...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 157 Cowan v Kidd [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2020] NZEmpC 157 EMPC 139/2018 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN GEORGE COWAN Plaintiff AND CHARLES KIDD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GEOFFREY KIDD, TRADING AS KIDD PARTNERSHIP Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: J R Copeland and K C M...

7. [2023] NZEmpC 123 Boulton v Food Thingy Ltd T/A Bird the Word [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2023] NZEmpC 123 EMPC 97/2023 IN THE MATTER OF challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for security for costs BETWEEN PHILLIP BOULTON Plaintiff AND FOOD THINGY LIMITED T/A BIRD THE WORD Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: L Anderson, advocate for plaintiff R Drake, advocate for defendant...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 144 Crossen v Yangs House Ltd [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2021] NZEmpC 144 EMPC 256/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN CHRISTINE CROSSEN Plaintiff AND YANGS HOUSE LIMITED First Defendant AND LIU YANG Second Defendant EMPC 330/2020 AND IN THE MATTER of a challenge to a determination of the Emp...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 181 Wanaka Pharmacy Ltd v McKay [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2021] NZEmpC 181 EMPC 205/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN WANAKA PHARMACY LIMITED First Plaintiff AND WANAKA SUN (2003) LIMITED Second Plaintiff AND NICOLA JANE MCKAY Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: T Mackenzie and J Gr...

10. [2019] NZEmpC 85 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 323 KB]

    ...WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2019] NZEmpC 85 EMPC 144/2017 IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to extend time to file a challenge AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN CAROLINE SAWYER Applicant AND THE VICE-CHANCELLOR OF VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: Applicant in person M Scholtens QC and G Dav...