Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited v The Grate Kiwi Chees Company Limited HC Wellington CIV 2009-485-1223

[2010] NZHC 1015

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON REGISTRY

CIV 2009-485-1223

UNDER  the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001

IN THE MATTER OF     an Appeal under Section 132 of the Act

BETWEEN  FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED

Appellant

ANDTHE GRATE KIWI CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED

First Respondent

ANDKAIMAI CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED Second Respondent

Hearing:         13 April 2010 (In Chambers) Appearances: N Hegan for the Appellant Judgment:     13 April 2010

JUDGMENT OF MILLER J

[1]      Fonterra  seeks  leave  to  appeal  from  my  judgment  of  3  March.     The respondents consent.

[2]      I accept that the processor decision merits a second appeal.

[3]      With respect to the breach decision, Fonterra points to no significant question of law.  But I am told that the compensation likely to be payable is in the order of

$1m.  The issue is accordingly of sufficient private significance to justify a second

appeal.

FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED V THE GRATE KIWI CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED HC WN CIV 2009-485-1223  13 April 2010

[4]      Leave is granted accordingly.

Miller J

Solicitors:

Russell McVeagh, Wellington for Appellant

Tompkins Wake, Hamilton for First and Second Respondent