14 NOVEMBER

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

Description of Goods

Canned peaches (halves, slices or pieces) packed in various concentrations of sugar syrup and in can sizes up to A10 (nominal size 3 kilograms).

The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item and Statistical Key 2008.70.09 00L of the Tariff of New Zealand, which classification is provided for convenience and Customs purposes only, the written description being dispositive.

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of November 1996.

A. H. McPHAIL, Manager, Trade Remedies Group.

Invitation for Submissions

A copy of the non-confidential version of the Initiation Report, which contains details of the consideration of the application for an investigation is available from the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington. Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Trade Remedies Group on the alleged subsidisation and injury.

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Initiation of Subsidy Investigation: Canned Apricots From South Africa

Notice is hereby given that, acting pursuant to section 10 (1) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, and under delegated authority from the Secretary of Commerce, I have initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of the alleged subsidisation of the goods described and from the country of origin specified 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 subsidised; and

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

and also being satisfied that the collective output of those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for the application constitutes—

(a) Twenty-five percent or more of the total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than 6 months); and

(b) More than 50 percent of the total production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (as so assessed) by those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for or opposition to the application.

SCHEDULE

Goods Subject to Investigation

Country of Origin

South Africa.

Description of Goods

Canned apricots, packed (as apricot halves) in various concentrations of sugar syrup and in can sizes up to A10 (nominal size 3 kilograms).

The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item and Statistical Key 2008.50.09 00C of the Tariff of New Zealand, which classification is provided for convenience and Customs purposes only, the written description being dispositive.

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of November 1996.

A. H. McPHAIL, Manager, Trade Remedies Group.

Invitation for Submissions

A copy of the non-confidential version of the Initiation Report, which contains details of the consideration of the application for an investigation is available from the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington. Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Trade Remedies Group on the alleged subsidisation and injury.

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Public Finance Act 1989

Notice of Publication of Annual Reports—Business Development Boards

Pursuant to section 44A of the Public Finance Act 1989, I hereby give notice that the Business Development Boards listed below have published their annual reports for the year ended 30 June 1996. Each annual report includes a set of financial statements, a statement of service performance, a statement of responsibility and an audit opinion for the same period:

• Aorangi Business Development Board.
• Auckland Business Development Board.
• Bay of Plenty Business Development Board.
• Canterbury Business Development Board.
• East Coast Business Development Board.
• Hawkes Bay Business Development Board.
• Kapiti/Horowhenua Business Development Board.
• King Country/Taupo Business Development Board.
• Manawatu Business Development Board.
• Marlborough Business Development Board.
• Nelson Business Development Board.
• Otago Business Development Board.
• Southland Business Development Board.
• Tai Tokerau Business Development Board.
• Taranaki Business Development Board.
• Thames Valley/Coromandel Business Development Board.
• Waikato Business Development Board.
• Wairarapa Business Development Board.
• Wanganui Business Development Board.
• Wellington Business Development Board.
• West Coast Business Development Board.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of November 1996.

HON. ROGER F. H. MAXWELL, Minister of Business Development.

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