84Appeal

84 Appeal (1) An applicant for review who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Utilities Commission on the review under this Part may appeal against the decision to the Supreme Court. (2) An appeal may only be made on the grounds that: (a) there has been bias; or

Electricity Reform Act 2000 54 (b) the facts on which the decision is based have been misinterpreted in a material respect. (3) An appeal must be made within 14 days after receipt of the written notice of the decision appealed against or, if the Utilities Commission failed to make a decision on the review within the allowed period, within 14 days after the end of that period. (4) The Utilities Commission or the Supreme Court may stay the operation of: (a) the Utilities Commission's decision that is the subject of the appeal; or (b) the original decision that was the subject of the review, as the case may require. (5) On an appeal, the Supreme Court may: (a) confirm the decision under appeal; or (b) return the matter to the original decision maker with directions the Court considers appropriate.