During the 19th and 20th two depressions over the South
Tasman Sea moved south-eastward and the associated troughs
of low pressure crossed the country in succession. Rain was
general except for eastern districts of the South Island. Some
considerable falls were reported on the West Coast and in western
and central districts of the North Island. On the following day,
as the small depression moved to the east of the North Island,
rain was general except for most of Canterbury and Otago, but
lighter. The depression then moved south-eastward and on the
22nd showers were still reported in many districts, especially in
the North Island. However, the weather was generally settled on
the 23rd with the passage of an anticyclone across the North
Island.

A very deep depression far to the south-west soon moved
eastward and the associated trough of low pressure crossed the
country, while a small secondary centre affected the North Island.
During the 24th and 25th there was further considerable rain on
the West Coast, with lighter falls spreading to other areas except

East of the main North Island ranges. By the 26th the main trough
lay to the east and scattered rain was still reported, especially in
Bay of Plenty.

A deep depression approached and crossed the North Island
on the 27th and the 28th and later moved slowly southward to
the east of the country. Another depression soon became almost
stationary to the west. The 4 days 27–30 May were unsettled over
the North Island and most of the South Island. There were con-
siderable falls in central districts of the North Island and also
on the Kaikoura coast and in North Canterbury. Many thunder-
storms were reported in the north. The western depression divided
into two, and the northern centre crossed Northland on the last
day of the month, when light rain was reported in this district
besides some western districts of both islands and Southland.

J. F. GABITES, Director.

(N.Z. Met. S. Misc. Pub. 107)

Tariff Notice No. 1968/62—Applications for Continuation of Approval

NOTICE is hereby given that applications have been made for continuation of the following approvals of the Minister of Customs:

| Appn | Tariff | Goods | Rates of Duty | Part | List | Effective |
| No. | Item | | B.P. | MFN. | Gen. | II | No. | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | Ref. | | |
| 2667 | 34.02.00 | Products, as may be approved, when imported in bulk and not being soaps or containing soap—Approved—E-5-D, a block copolymer of ethylene, propylene, and butylene oxides, used in making industrial dishwashing preparations | Free | ... | 10% | 10.8 | 95 | 1/4/64 | 30/6/68 |
| 2668 | 38.19.99 | Desmodur R, RF, 44V, and LTV, used as additives for rubber bonding agents and in making polyurethane foam | Free | ... | 20% | 10.8 | 166 | 1/7/65 | 30/6/68 |
| 2669 | 39.07.31 | Babies’ and young infants’ clothing of kinds and sizes as may be approved by the Minister—Aul Can Approved—Maximum sizePants, plastic . . 22 in. waist-crutch-waistPilches . . . . 22 in. waist-crutch-waist | 32½% | 45% | ... | 80% | 31.0 | 94 | 1/7/64 | 30/6/68 |
| 2671 | 39.07.39 | Babies’ bibs and feeders | Free | ... | 20% | 40% | 31.0 | 94 | 1/7/64 | 30/6/68 |
| 2672 | 39.07.99 | Rings, packing, of moulded P.T.F.E. | Free | ... | 10.8 | Free | 125 | 1/11/64 | 30/6/68 |
| 2673 | 40.13.19 | Babies’ and young infants’ clothing of kinds and sizes as may be approved by the Minister—Approved—Maximum sizePants, rubber . . 22 in. waist-crutch-waistPatches, self-adhesive, for the repair of rubber conveyor belts | The ad valorem rate of duty to which the goods are liable under Part I of the Tariff | 31.0 | 94 | 1/7/64 | 30/6/68 |
| 2674 | 40.14.19 | Babies’ and young infants’ clothing of kinds and sizes as may be approved by the Minister—Approved—(a) Babies’ bibs and feedersBodices . . . . 22 in. chest (buttoned)..Babies’ booteesCardigans, jumpers, 24 in. chest ..and pulloversDressing gowns . . 27 in. lengthGowns . . . . 30 in. lengthBabies’ matinee coatsNightdresses . . 30 in. lengthBabies’ shawls(b) Overalls with full-length trousers .. 22 in. side waist to bot-tom of hemPanties and bloomers 18 in. waist-crutch-waistPetticoats . . . . 20 in. lengthPilches . . . . 22 in. waist-crutch-waistPyjamas made from 24 in. chest ..knitted fabricPyjamas made from 24 in. chest ..woven fabricShirts made from 22 in. chest ..knitted fabricSkirts with bodice-type topsSkirts with straps at-tached to waist band to lowest pointband . . . . of hem ..Sleeping suit with 24 in. chest ..closed footTrousers, short . . 20 in. waist-crutch-waistTrousers, full-length 22 in. side waist to bot-tom of hem(Note—Where leg terminates in an elasticised ankle band or turn-up cuff, measurement along outside of leg to bottom of elastic band or to bottom of cuff when turned down is not to exceed 24 in.)Vests . . . . 17 in. top of shoulder tobottom of hemLength to be measured from point where shoulder joins neck to lowest point on the hem of the garment at the back. Maximum turn-up not to exceed 3 in. | Free | 20% | 40% | 31.0 | 94 | 1/7/64 | 30/6/68 |
| 2675 | Chap. 60 | The ad valorem rate of duty to which the goods are liable under Part I of the Tariff | 31.0 | 94 | 1/7/64 | 30/6/68 |