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(c) Knots
No greater than 50% of board width.

(d) Bevelling
Compulsory if timber multi-ripped.

(e) No. of Boards
Six on each of the four sides.

7.4.3 Base of pallet board (door off dry container bins):

(a) Minimum thickness
18 mm.

(b) Minimum width
95 mm.

(c) Knots
No greater than 50% of board width.

(d) Bevelling
Compulsory if timber multi-ripped.

(e) No. of boards
None.

Note: 8 base boards may be used where the gap achieved between boards is 39 mm + or – 6 mm.

7.4.4 Base of pallet board (reefer vessel):

(a) Minimum thickness
18 mm.

(b) Minimum width
95 mm.

(c) Knots
No greater than 50% of board width.

(d) Bevelling
Compulsory if timber multi-ripped.

(e) No. of boards
Eight.

(f) Seven base boards may also be used (refer Schedule Five 8.9).

7.4.5 Base of pallet bearers:

(a) Size
100 mm × 50 mm.

(b) Number
Three spaced evenly over pallet.

7.4.6 Cap rails:

(a) Minimum thickness
18 mm.

(b) Minimum width
95 mm.

(c) Knots
No greater than 50% of board width.

(d) Bevelling
Compulsory if timber multi-ripped.

7.4.7 Corner stays:

(a) Minimum dimensions
100 mm × 50 mm diagonally cut.
75 mm × 75 mm.

7.4.8 Fastenings—Nails or staples to be used as follows:

(a) Nails
Ring shank, angular groove or equivalent.

(b) Length
55 mm for all 18 mm bins.
51 mm for all 15 mm bins.

(c) No. of nails
Two nails per join and four where bottom side boards join base. Total of nails: for 18 mm bins = 182/15 mm bins = 230.

(d) Staples length
Q23–55 mm for all 18 mm bins.
Q21–50 mm for all 15 mm bins.

(e) No. of staples
Three staples per join and six where bottom side boards join base. Total of staples: for 18 mm bins = 273/15 mm bins = 345.

7.4.9 Construction:

All bins must be constructed in accordance with these specifications using sound building practices, in a tight, square and uniform way.

Schedule Five

8. General information:

The following explanatory notes do not form part of this standard grade, but are presented for the information of growers, packers and exporters.

8.1 It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure the produce exported meets the legal requirements of the importing country and the specification of the importer and that the produce be substantially free of pest and disease.

8.2 Handling and packing:

8.3 Packing of shipping containers in the field is not acceptable.

8.4 Buttercup squash should not be cut or harvested in rain or damp conditions. Full crates should be protected from inclement weather.

8.5 Avoid the possibility of sunburn following cutting and during harvesting. Packed crates should be protected from the sun at all times.

8.6 After harvesting it is desirable to hold squash in a shaded airy place for a minimum of 48 hours prior to export packing.

8.7 Squash should be harvested at optimum maturity. Over mature squash has a greater loss of colour and higher levels of post-harvest decay during and after shipping.

8.8 The curing process is to be completed prior to exporting.

8.9 For reefer vessel export bins, seven base boards may also be used where the first layer of product is packed flat to minimise damage. This is as laid down in the export marketing strategy of the New Zealand Buttercup Squash Council Incorporated and is covered by the Horticultural Export Authority Act 1987.

9. Provisions concerning marking (as per regulation 24 of the New Zealand Grown Fruit and Vegetable Regulations 1975):

9.1 Identification
Registered mark of grower and packing establishment and exporters’ identification.

9.2 Nature of produce
Kind and variety.

9.3 Country of origin
New Zealand.

9.4 Commercial specification
Grade contents.

9.5 Official control mark
Inspection stamp or similar identification if applicable.

Note: Size ranges may also be included on bin labels.

10. Exemptions:

Exemptions to the export marketing strategy in relation to the packaging specification or the 14 days harvesting to shipment period may be considered on receipt of a submission in writing to the New Zealand Buttercup Squash Council Incorporated.

Dated at Wellington this 31st day of October 1991.

D. A. G. BRETON, Assistant Director-General, MAF Quality Management (acting in exercise of powers delegated under the State Sector Act 1988)

'S.R. 1975/57.'

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Education

Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1990

Cancellation of Licence for an Early Childhood Centre

Pursuant to regulation 14 of the Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1990, I hereby cancel the licence dated 5 February 1991 which was granted under those regulations to Glenda Fay Oborn in respect of Kindercare Belmont, 13 Williamson Avenue, Belmont, Auckland.

This notice shall take effect the day after the date of its notification in the Gazette.