5 Oct 2017
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED v THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MINISTRY OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES [2017] NZHC 2435
- Citation
- [2017] NZHC 2435
- Court
- High Court
Although the proceeding raised genuine public interest concerns and was not unjustified, the plaintiff failed on the substantive claims because the evidence was historical and insufficient and statutory interpretation did not support the plaintiff's narrow construction; accordingly the plaintiff must contribute to defendants' costs but the contribution is reduced to reflect public interest, Crown status and common representation (25% of scale costs with other adjustments), and specific amounts are ordered.