4.4 Extension of the deadline

An applicant may request an extension of the time limit set in a Compliance Report.³³ The Commissioner will not allow an extension if the application for extension is made after the deadline has expired.³⁴

An applicant should only request an extension of a time limit where the applicant is not able to respond within that time limit. It is not necessary for an applicant to apply for an extension of time when the applicant has responded on or prior to the deadline and is awaiting a reply from IPONZ.

Any request for an extension of a time limit:
 

• Must be in writing;
• Must be received by IPONZ on or prior to the expiry of the deadline to which the extension of time request relates; and
• Must include reasons for the request.

On receipt of an application for an extension of time, the Commissioner will consider the request.

See the detailed Practice Guidelines 25 for filing Extension of Time Requests.

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³³Regulation 61(2) of the Regulations
³⁴Regulation 62(3) of the Regulations