Part 4Dispute resolution, enforcement, and penalties
Dispute resolution
72Effect and enforcement of dispute resolution decisions
A dispute resolution decision in relation to a dispute with an operator is binding on the applicant and the respondent.
A dispute resolution decision in relation to a dispute with another resident or person living with another resident is binding on the applicant and the respondent.
Subsections (1) and (2) do not prevent any action by way of judicial review.
An order made by a disputes panel—
- has effect and is enforceable as if it were an order of—
- the District Court if the District Court had jurisdiction to hear the dispute as a court of first instance; or
- the High Court in any other case:
- the District Court if the District Court had jurisdiction to hear the dispute as a court of first instance; or
- if it is an order to pay money, creates a judgment debt.
Notes
- Section 72(4)(a)(i): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).


