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1. Wernham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs) [2023] NZACC 041 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...Respondent AND NEW ZEALAND POLICE Second Respondent Hearing: On the papers Submissions: H Armstrong for the Appellant J Maltby for the Second Respondent Judgment: 21 March 2023 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for costs, Part 14 District Court Rules 2014] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 13 August 2021. The Reviewer quashed the decision of the New Zealand Police (“the Police”), dated 11 March 2021...

2. Naidu v Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Costs) [2018] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AR Bell for plaintiff Mr AJ Knowsley for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 16 and 17 April 2018 DATE OF SUBSTANTIVE DECISION: 14 June 2018 DATE OF DECISION ON COSTS: 23 July 2018 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL ON COSTS1 INTRODUCTION [1] In a decision given on 14 June 2018 the Tribunal made two orders in favour of Dr Naidu: [1.1] A declaration that there had been an interference with the priv...

3. Ratima v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on appeal) [2023] NZACC 44 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: On the papers Submissions: L Meier for the Appellant T Gee for the Accident Compensation Corporation Judgment: 21 March 2023 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Costs on appeal , Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This matter arises out of an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 18 October 2022. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporat...

4. Howard v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs of appeal) [2024] NZACC 44 [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...Hearing: On the papers Submissions: The Appellant is self-represented (assisted by J Howard) P McBride for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 6 March 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Costs of appeal] Introduction [1] This is a claim for costs and disbursements in relation to an appeal in which the Corporation was successful. Background [2] The substantive matter in this appeal was the decision of a Reviewer dated...

5. Lohr v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs) [2016] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...express caution about applying the conventional civil costs regime to its jurisdiction. Statutory tribunals exist “in order to provide simpler, speedier, cheaper, and more accessible justice than do the ordinary courts.” The imposition of large fees to bring a claim and the imposition of adverse costs orders “undermines the cheapness and accessibility long recognised as important advantages of tribunals over courts.” … [63] Moreover, as the Tribunal recognised, the particular...

6. Rafiq v Department of Internal Affairs (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 33 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 33 Reference No. HRRT 042/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND SECRETARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr R Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr S Cohen-Ron...

7. Beattie v Official Assignee (Costs) [2021] NZHRRT 40 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...Member Mr M Koloamatangi, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr I Beattie in person Mr G Neil and Ms HH Ifwersen for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 15, 16, 17 and 18 March 2021 DATE OF SUBSTANTIVE DECISION: 21 April 2021 DATE OF DECISION ON COSTS: 11 August 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL ON COSTS1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Beattie v Official Assignee (Costs) [2021] NZHRRT 40. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRR...

8. Packer v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on appeal) [2023] NZACC 214 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Respondent Hearing: On the papers Submissions: S Winter for the Appellant C Light for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 19 December 2023 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for costs on appeal, Part 14, District Court Rules 2014] Introduction [1] The parties in this matter have settled this appeal, with the exception of costs, which have not been agreed. Background [2] On 7 November 2018, Mr Packer suffered a...

9. O v S LCRO 35 / 2009 (2 June 2009) - Order of Costs [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING A determination of Auckland Standards Committee No 2 BETWEEN CLIENT O of Auckland Applicant AND LAWYER S of Auckland Respondent ORDER FOR COSTS [1] This cost order arises from an application for a review of a decision by the Standards Committee of the New Zealand Law Society. [2] The application was made by the respondent against the applicant following the applicant�€...

10. ENVC Matiatia party corresp costs Auckland CC supplementary [pdf, 293 KB]

    ...requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a Marina at Matiatia Bay. Waiheke Island. in the Hauraki Gulf ENV-2013-AKL-000174 SUPPLEMENTARY MEMORANDUM OF COUNSEL FOR AUCKLAND COUNCIL SEEKING AN AWARD OF COSTS BROOKFIELDS LAWYERS M CAllan Telephone No. 09 379 9350 Fax No. 09 379 3224 PO Box 240 OX CP24134 AUCKLAND Dated 22nd January 2016 31612562:629148 1 MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT: 1. Counsel refers to the Auckland Council invoi...