NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

20 JUNE 1991

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of June 1991.

D. J. ROBINSON, Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, MAF Policy, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (acting pursuant to delegated authority).

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Commerce

Commerce Act 1986

Statement of Economic Policy of the Government Transmitted to the Commerce Commission

17 June 1991

Dr S. M. Lojkine
Chairman
Commerce Commission
P.O. Box 2351
Wellington

Dear Dr Lojkine

Pursuant to section 26 of the Commerce Act 1986, I hereby transmit to the Commerce Commission a statement of the economic policy of Government in relation to the New Zealand dairy processing industry.

The New Zealand economy is currently characterised by a very low growth rate and high unemployment. Confidence and investment levels are low in the tradeable goods sectors, especially in agriculture. Farm incomes are forecast to be at an all time low in real terms in 1991.

To turn this situation around, positive adjustments are needed to encourage the efficient generation of increased export earnings. The Government is sure that pastoral industries, such as dairying, will lead this export growth, and that they will remain the foundation of the New Zealand economy.

The prices received by farmers for New Zealand dairy produce are determined in the international marketplace, and frequently result from the subsidised production of our competitors. New Zealand has to take every opportunity to be competitive on the cost of production. Government’s policies on inflation and the labour market have a prime objective of ensuring input costs are competitively priced. The Government supports structural rationalisation in the dairy processing industry that will lead to greater efficiencies in resource utilisation and enhanced competitive advantage.

Yours sincerely

PHILIP BURDON

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Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988

Initiation of Dumping Investigation: Lead Acid Batteries from Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand

Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Commerce, acting pursuant to section 10 (1) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, has initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of alleged dumping of the goods listed in the Schedule to this notice, being satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided that:

(a) The goods imported or intended to be imported into New Zealand are being dumped; and

(b) By reason thereof material injury to an industry has been or is being caused, or is threatened.

Schedule

Description of goods subject to investigation:

Goods
Lead acid automotive batteries for the passenger motor vehicle battery market and marine applications. The goods are classified under Tariff Items and Statistical Keys 8507.10.02.00L and 8507.10.09.00E of the Tariff of New Zealand.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of June 1991.

A. H. McPHAIL, for Secretary of Commerce.

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Determination as a Specified Importer

Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Commerce, acting pursuant to section 3A (2) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, has determined that GNB New Zealand Ltd, a New Zealand producer of lead automotive batteries for the passenger motor vehicle battery market and marine applications, which is also an importer of like goods, is a ‘specified importer’.

The brief reasons for this determination being made are that having regard to the nature and extent of the importations of the allegedly dumped goods including the value, quantity, frequency and purpose of the importations, the Secretary is satisfied that GNB New Zealand Ltd should not be excluded from being treated as a New Zealand producer for the purposes of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988.

Dated at Wellington this 12th day of June 1991.

A. H. McPHAIL, for Secretary of Commerce.

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Conservation

Harbours Act 1950

Notice of Approval of Bylaws

I, Denis William Anson Marshall, Minister of Conservation, pursuant to sections 8A and 165 of the Harbours Act 1950, hereby approve the amendments to the Lakes District Waterways Authority Control Bylaws, as made by Special Order passed at an Ordinary Meeting of the Lakes District Waterways Authority held on the 11th day of December 1990, and approved by the Minister of Transport on the 11th day of February 1991.

Dated at Wellington this 12th day of June 1991.

D. MARSHALL, Minister of Conservation.

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Customs

Customs Act 1966

Application to the Indecent Publications Tribunal

I, Graeme William Ludlow, Comptroller of Customs, give note that I have applied to the Indecent Publications Tribunal for a decision as to whether the books described below are indecent or not or for a decision as to their classification.

Title: Amateur Bondage, No. 4. Publisher: London Enterprises Ltd.

Title: American Psycho. Publisher: Pan MacMillan.

Title: Anal Gangbang. Publisher: Unknown.

Title: Anal Secrets. Publisher: Gourmet Editions.

Title: Asian Dolls, Vol. 1, No. 2; Asses, Vol. 1. Publisher: American Art Enterprises Inc.

Title: Australian Penthouse, Black Label Edition, Vol. 12, No. 1. Publisher: PH Editorial Services Pty Ltd.