Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011

Administrative and miscellaneous matters - Recognition by order of Court - Appeal rights

112: Right of appeal against decision of Court

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"Appealing a Court Decision: How to Ask for a Reconsideration"

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You can appeal to the Court of Appeal if you are unhappy with a decision made by the Court. You must appeal on a matter of fact or law. The Crown can also appeal, even if it was not part of the original case. You can also ask to be an intervener in the appeal. The Crown can do this too. When you appeal, you must follow the rules set out in the Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005. You start the appeal process by giving a notice of appeal, which must be done according to the Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005. This is how you tell the court that you want to appeal a decision. You must do this to begin the appeal process.

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Part 4Administrative and miscellaneous matters
Recognition by order of Court: Appeal rights

112Right of appeal against decision of Court

A party to a proceeding under this subpart who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Court may appeal to the Court of Appeal on a matter of fact or law.
In relation to a proceeding under this subpart, the Crown—
may lodge an appeal on a matter of fact or law (whether or not it was a party to the proceedings in the Court) and must be treated as a party to the appeal; or
may apply to be an intervener in the proceedings.

An appeal made under this section must be commenced by notice of appeal, given in accordance with the Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005.