C4.70 Communications on refugee matters

C4.70.1 Methods of communication

See also Immigration (Refugee and Protection Status Processing) Regulations 2010 reg 11

Unless otherwise specified, any matter that is to be communicated between a refugee and protection officer and a claimant or person whose refugee or protection status is in question may be communicated:

1. in the ordinary course of post; or
2. by registered post addressed to the person’s New Zealand address; or
3. by fax

Note: if the address for service is the address of a lawyer or agent, service is effected only if the lawyer or agent signs a memorandum stating that he or she accepts service of the notice or document on behalf of the person.

C4.70.5 Receipt of communication

See also Immigration (Refugee and Protection Status Processing) Regulations 2010 reg 12

1. If a document is given, served, or supplied in the ordinary course of post or by registered post, the document is to be treated as having been received 7 days after the date on which it was posted.
2. If a document is given, served, or supplied by fax, the document is to be treated as having been received 3 working days after the date on which it was sent.

Effective 28/08/2017