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You can pay the filing fee online using File and Pay.
To file the documentation, you must post or deliver a physical copy to the Tribunal or your local court. You must include a copy of the File and Pay online receipt as proof of payment.
Please contact the tribunal or your nearest court to confirm whether you can file your application and make the fee payment at the counter by EFTPOS, credit card, debit card or cash.
What you need to send us
To apply to the tribunal for a review of the Authority’s decision, you need to send us an application form and a statutory declaration:
You can post or deliver your application to us with your application fee.
Postal address: Trans-Tasman Occupations Tribunal Tribunals Unit DX SX 11159 Wellington
Street address: Trans-Tasman Occupations Tribunal Tribunals Unit Level 1, 86 Customhouse Quay Wellington
Appoint an advocate to represent you
You can appoint an advocate to act for you. They don’t need to be a lawyer – any person can be your advocate provided they have your written authority to do so.
The tribunal will communicate directly with your advocate.
Both you and your advocate need to sign this form: