| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 89A/05 |
| Determination date | 30 August 2005 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | R Amini-Tu'inukuafe (in person) ; A Martin |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Tu'inukuafe v Work & Income, a division of the Ministry of Social Development |
| Summary | COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance and other claims - Two day investigation meeting - Contribution of $8,100 plus disbursements sought to total costs of $12,300 and disbursements of $840 - Fact that number of claims unsustainable only apparent after detailed examination by counsel - Applicant required respondent to produce significant amount of written material most of which not referred to at investigation meeting - Respondent's costs reasonable given unnecessarily complex way applicant advanced matter - Applicant's exact financial circumstances unclear - Applicant given some benefit of doubt and costs award to be moderated but still realistic when assessed against respondent's costs - Combined contribution to costs and disbursements ordered |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($6,000) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 89a_05.pdf [pdf 10 KB] |