| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 109B/06 |
| Hearing date | 1 May 2006 |
| Determination date | 19 September 2006 |
| Member | J Scott |
| Representation | C Gudsell ; A McKay |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Paul v Waikato Honey Products Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - 11/2 day investigation meeting plus application to reopen hearing on papers - Issue between the parties had been subject of two determinations by Authority and was now a de novo challenge to first determination - Applicant submitted total costs were $44,820 - Respondent costs were significantly lower and claimed awards should fall in line with Authority's usual award of $2,000-$3,000 per hearing day - Applicant sought costs well beyond principle of awarding costs associated with preparation and attendance at investigation meeting - Hard to see how costs in excess of $9,000 reasonably incurred for application to re-open investigation - Case of significant importance to both parties - Otherwise straightforward interpretation of agreement - Reasonable contributions to costs awarded to applicant, being successful party in both determinations by Authority |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($5,000) |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 109b_06.pdf [pdf 26 KB] |