[22H. Evidence---Where an application under either sections 17 and 22B
 or section 22G of this Act is heard in a [[District Court]], the
 evidence of any person beyond New Zealand may be taken in accordance
 with the rules of the [[High Court]] covering the examination of
 witnesses beyond New Zealand and the provisions of the Code of Civil
 Procedure, as far as they are applicable and with all necessary
 modifications, shall apply.