31.3   Evidence by telephone, video link or other communication

(cf SCR Part 36, rule 2A; DCR Part 28, rule 2A; LCR Part 23, rule 1C)

(1)  If the court so orders, evidence and submissions may be received by telephone, video link or other form of communication.

(2)  This rule does not apply to circumstances in which directions could be sought under section 25 of the Evidence and Procedure (New Zealand) Act 1994 of the Commonwealth.