| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 335A/08 |
| Determination date | 23 October 2008 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Whitney & Ors v New Zealand Post Ltd |
| Other Parties | Westra, Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa Inc |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful dispute in favour of applicant - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Applicant sought costs of $1,482 - Respondent argued parties had not attempted to resolve question of costs between them and matter was test case to interpret previously untested clause, therefore costs should be left where they fall - Authority agreed matter was test case to clarify dispute of rights between parties - Fair and reasonable for costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 335a_08.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |