| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 225 |
| Determination date | 10 June 2014 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | P Swarbrick, A Singh ; E Butcher |
| Parties | Catanuto v Te Runanga O Whaingaroa Inc |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Three day investigation meeting - Applicant sought $59,542 indemnity costs and disbursements - respondent's conduct substantially and unnecessarily increased applicant's costs - Failure to respond to applicant's requests for information and clarification - Respondent should have known disciplinary process not followed - Increase in notional daily tariff appropriate - Respondent to pay applicant $21,000 contribution towards costs |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($21,000); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee)($613.32)(hearing fees) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1A);ERA s103A(3) |
| Cases Cited | Bradbury & Ors v Westpac Banking Corp [2009] NZCA 234 ; [2009] 3 NZLR 400;Catanuto v Te Runanga O Whaingaroa Inc [2014] NZERA Auckland 150;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_225.pdf [pdf 104 KB] |