| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 390 |
| Determination date | 09 September 2011 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | G Froggatt ; J Douglas |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | McKinney v Transportation Auckland Corporation Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS – Unsuccessful personal grievance – Less than half day investigation meeting – Respondent sought $3,000 contribution to $5,841 total costs – Respondent claimed applicant’s delay in filing and service of witness statements created difficulty for respondent in preparation of witness statements and should be reflected in costs award – Authority found no material evidence that costs incurred by respondent increased due to alleged lapse by applicant – Found nothing exceptional about case and both parties prepared for and conducted respective cases effectively - $1,500 contribution to costs appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | McKinney v Transportation Auckland Corporation Limited [2011] NZERA Auckland 271 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_390.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |