| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 230A/04 |
| Hearing date | 1 Apr 2004 - 2 Apr 2004 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 27 August 2004 |
| Member | J Scott |
| Representation | P Pa'u ; P Cullen |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Donnelly v Academy of New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Applicant legally aided until end of investigation meeting - To that extent costs limited to legal aid contribution - Costs incurred by respondent after investigation meeting due to applicant's desire to have new witness examined - Unnecessary costs incurred due to applicant's failure to meet submission deadlines - Applicant alleged incurred costs of $3,440 - Full solicitor/client costs or alternatively two-thirds costs incurred sought - Reasonable contribution to post hearing costs appropriate - Costs should not be out of kilter with costs awarded where hearing conducted |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($500) |
| Cases Cited | NZALPA v Register of Unions [1989] 2 NZILR 550;Okeby v Computer Associates (NZ) Ltd [1994] 1 ERNZ 613;Reid v New Zealand Fire Service Commission [1995] 2 ERNZ 38 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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