| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 77/05 |
| Determination date | 24 May 2005 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Appleyard ; A McKenzie |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Asure New Zealand Ltd v National Union of Public Employees |
| Summary | COSTS - Dispute determined in favour of applicant - One day investigation meeting - Applicant sought contribution of $10,000 to actual costs of $20,688 - Respondent objected to order of costs on basis that applicant's costs memorandum lodged outside of timetable - Before original timetable expired applicant had sought change to timetable which was approved by Authority - Appropriate for Authority to resolve costs on merits - Not a test case as alleged by respondent - Significant preparation meant important case based on complex facts involving large state owned enterprise and two unions over several years was able to be canvassed within one day - Wrong to make award as if matter was typical personal grievance - Allowance made for fact that GST should not have been included in costs claim and two counsel not reasonably necessary |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($7,500) |
| Cases Cited | NZ Labourers etc IUOW & Ors v Fletcher Challenge Ltd & Firth Industries Ltd & Ors [1990] 1 NZILR 557 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 77_05.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |