Kluwer: What’s New in Principles Governing Arbitral Costs in New Zealand?

In this article, the authors comment upon a recent decision of the High Court of New Zealand (“High Court”), McCracken v Boyer [2025] NZHC 546 (“McCracken”), concerning a challenge to an arbitral cost award, that was discussed at the annual Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand’s Arbitration Day 2025. While McCracken is a first instance decision, it confirms the general principles governing arbitral