A verbatim record of all portions of the hearing shall be made. The record may be in the form of a transcript of verbatim shorthand, or by an audio or video recording. If any party to the hearing notifies the hearing officer in writing of an intent to file exceptions to the hearing officer's findings of fact as provided in section 91-11, HRS, or if a party appeals an agency decision, as provided in section 91-14, HRS, a verbatim written transcript shall be prepared.
Haw. Code R. § 17-1736-71