DT APPLICATION FOR REHEARING – 5/02/20
Application for rehearing
DISPUTES TRIBUNAL
Completing this form
• Print clearly in CAPITALS
• Use a black pen or blue pen to complete
this form
• Answer every question on the form unless
the instructions tell you otherwise
Payment information
There is no filing fee for your rehearing application.
After submitting your application
Filing this application does not affect any
enforcement action, unless the Tribunal decides to
make a stay for enforcement.
Important information
You must provide reasons and evidence to support
your application.
Your application must be filed within 20 working
days of the Disputes Tribunal order (or approval of
agreed settlement or variation of term of agreed
settlement).
If an order by the Tribunal requires you make a
payment within that 20 working day period for
filing, you should file this application as early as
possible before or after the order requires you to
make payment.
If you are filing after that 20 working day period
for filing, you will need to write to the Disputes
Tribunal seeking permission for your application to
be considered and explaining your reasons for
filing late.
More information can be found at
disputestribunal.govt.nz/
When to use this form
Use this form to apply for a rehearing of your dispute. An application for rehearing can only be made after a
Disputes Tribunal order (or approval of agreed settlement or variation of term of agreed settlement).
Please note that the fact you disagree with the Tribunal’s decision is not a valid ground to apply for a
rehearing.
What you need with your application
To complete your application, you need to send:
• A fully completed form
Rule 23, Disputes Tribunal Rules 1989
(Office use only) CIV: ________________________
