[2021] NZEmpC 163 The 20 District Health Boards v New Zealand Nurses Organisation [pdf, 237 KB]
...The discretion to award costs must be exercised judicially, and in accordance with that and other principles. [13] Finally, the Court’s Guideline Scale as to Costs may be a factor in the exercise of the Court’s discretion.4 3 Victoria University of Wellington v Alton-Lee [2001] ERNZ 305 (CA) at [48]. 4 “Employment Court of New Zealand Practice Directions” <https://www.employmentcourt.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Employment-Court- Practice-Directions.pdf&g...