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Copies of the standard specification so amended are available from the Standards Association of New Zealand, World Trade Center, 15–23 Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington.

Copies of the amendment will be supplied, free of charge, upon request.

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of September 1975.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 2–114/2/3: 825)


The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specifications Revoked

Pursuant to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 19 September 1975, revoked the undermentioned standard specifications:

Number and Title of Standard Specification

NZS 769:1967 (BS 1281:1966) Glazed ceramic tiles and tile fittings for internal walls.

NZS 770:1950 (BS 1286:1945) Clay tiles for flooring (dimensions and workmanship only).

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of September 1975.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 3–114/2/7: 830–31)


The Standards Act 1965—Overseas Specifications Endorsed as Suitable for Use in New Zealand

Pursuant to section 17 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 19 September 1975, endorsed the undermentioned overseas specifications as suitable for use in New Zealand:

Number and Title of Specification

BS 4727 :— Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms—

Part 1: Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics—

Group 06: 1973 Electronic tube terminology

Group 08: 1975 Piezo-electric device terminology

BS 4940:1973 Recommendations for the presentation of technical information about products and services in the construction industry

Copies of the specifications are obtainable through the Standards Association of New Zealand, World Trade Center, 15–23 Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington 1.

Dated at Wellington, this 24th day of September 1975.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 4–114/2/9: 1282–84)


The Standards Act 1965—Provisional Standard Withdrawn

Pursuant to the provisions of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 19 September 1975, withdrew the undermentioned provisional standard:

Number and Title of Provisional Standard

NZS 2263P:1970 Practices and procedures for the selection and installation of gas appliances.

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of September 1975.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 5–114/2/11: 29)


Customs Notice—Exchange Rates

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Customs Act 1966, that the following exchange rates to the New Zealand dollar relate to imported goods shipped from the country of export on and after 1 October 1975:

Country Exchange Rate
Argentine 47.58 Peso
Australia 0.83 Dollar
Austria 19.18 Schilling
Bangladesh 9.55 Taka
Belgium 41.27 Franc
Brazil 8.87 Cruzeiro
Burma 3.42 Kyat
Canada 1.07 Dollar
China 2.04 Renminbi
Czechoslovakia 6.43 Crown
Denmark 6.27 Krone
Egypt 0.46 Pound
Fiji 0.89 Dollar
Finland 4.05 Mark
France 4.61 Franc
French Oceania 85.52 FP Franc
Greece 35.62 Drachma
Hong Kong 5.31 Dollar
India 9.30 Rupee
Israel 6.75 Pound
Italy 705.00 Lira
Jamaica 0.98 Dollar
Japan 313.61 Yen
Korea, South 512.78 Won
Malaysia 2.64 Dollar (new)
Netherlands 2.79 Guilder
Norway 5.86 Krona
Pakistan 10.34 Rupee
Portugal 27.83 Escudo
Singapore 2.60 Dollar (new)
South Africa 0.90 Rand
Spain 61.37 Peseta
Sri Lanka 7.80 Rupee
Sweden 4.65 Krona
Switzerland 2.83 Franc
Taiwan 41.03 NT Dollar
Tonga 0.73 Pa'ange
United Kingdom 0.50 Pound
U.S.A. 1.06 Dollar
West Germany 2.72 Mark
Western Samoa 0.64 Tala

Dated at Wellington this 30th day of September 1975.

J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.


Tariff and Development Board Report No. 285—Fatty Acids, Glycerol, etc.: Tariff and Development Board Report No. 319—Salt

Government has considered the above reports and the decisions made thereon have been implemented in the following measures:

Customs Tariff (Composite) Amendment Order (No. 3) 1975.

Tariff Decision List No. 106.

Import Control Exemption Notice No. 27, 1975.

J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.


The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specifications Proposed for Revocation

Notice is hereby given that the New Zealand standard specifications listed in the Schedule hereto have been reviewed by committees of the Standards Council and have been recommended for revocation, pursuant to the provisions of the Standards Act 1965.

Any person who may be affected by the proposal to revoke these standard specifications, and who wishes to object to their revocation, is invited to submit comments to the Standards Association of New Zealand, Private Bag, Wellington, not later than 24 October 1975.



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🏭 Amendment of Standard Specification under the Standards Act 1965 (continued from previous page)

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
24 September 1975
Standards, Specifications, Amendment
  • G. H. Edwards, Director, Standards Association of New Zealand

🏭 Standard Specifications Revoked

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
24 September 1975
Standards, Specifications, Revocation
  • G. H. Edwards, Director, Standards Association of New Zealand

🏭 Overseas Specifications Endorsed for Use in New Zealand

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
24 September 1975
Standards, Specifications, Endorsement
  • G. H. Edwards, Director, Standards Association of New Zealand

🏭 Provisional Standard Withdrawn

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
24 September 1975
Standards, Provisional, Withdrawal
  • G. H. Edwards, Director, Standards Association of New Zealand

🏭 Customs Notice—Exchange Rates

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
30 September 1975
Customs, Exchange Rates, Imports
  • J. A. Kean, Comptroller of Customs

🏭 Tariff and Development Board Reports Implemented

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
Tariff, Development, Reports
  • J. A. Kean, Comptroller of Customs

🏭 Standard Specifications Proposed for Revocation

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
Standards, Specifications, Revocation, Proposal