27 MARCH NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

8.1 The only types of packages in which the fruit may be exported from New Zealand are Bins and Cartons.

8.2 Bins and Cartons shall be constructed of Clean material. They shall be constructed in a uniform way.

8.3 If timber is used for Bin construction, then the timber must be bark free, and either air seasoned (maximum 25% moisture content) or anti-sap stain treated.

Schedule Five

1. General Information

The following explanatory notes do not form part of this standard grade or of the provisions concerning types of packages to be used, but are presented for the information of growers, packers and exporters.

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

1.2 Handling and Packing:

(a) Packing of shipping containers in the field is not acceptable.

(b) Fruit should not be cut or harvested in rain or damp conditions. Full bins should be protected from inclement weather.

(c) Avoid the possibility of Sunburn following cutting and during harvesting. Packed bins should be protected from the sun at all times.

(d) After harvesting it is desirable to hold fruit in a shaded airy place for a minimum of 48 hours prior to export packing.

(e) Fruit should be harvested at optimum maturity. Over Mature fruit has a greater loss of Colour and higher levels of post-harvest decay during and after shipment.

(f) The curing process is to be completed prior to export.

1.3 Marking

Packages shall be marked to provide:

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

Nature of Produce—Kind and variety.

Country of Origin—New Zealand.

Commercial Specification—Grade contents.

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

Dated at Wellington this 25th day of March 1997.

PETER JOHNSTON, National Manager (Plants Market Access), Ministry of Agriculture, signed pursuant to authority delegated under section 41 of the State Sector Act 1988.

S.R. 1975/57

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Commerce

Companies Act 1955

Approval of Qualified Person for the Purposes of Section 165 (4) (d) of the Companies Act 1955, and Section 199 (1) (d) of the Companies Act 1993

Pursuant to section 165 (4) of the Companies Act 1955, and Section 199 (1) (d) of the Companies Act 1993, I approve Ralph George Bennett Coulam of North Shore, Auckland, a member of the Association of Authorised Public Accountants (England) as a qualified person for the purposes of those sections.

Dated at Wellington this 18th day of March 1997.

J. A. ARNOTT, Deputy Registrar of Companies.

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Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988

Termination of Dumping Investigation: Polypropylene Rope From Korea

Notice is hereby given that, acting pursuant to section 11 of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), I have terminated a dumping investigation in respect of polypropylene rope from Korea (hereinafter referred to as “the subject goods”), as described in the Notice of Initiation of Dumping Investigation of 11 November 1996 (New Zealand Gazette, 14 November 1996, page 4366), and imported or intended to be imported into New Zealand.

The reason that I have terminated the investigation is because I am satisfied under section 11 (1) (a) of the Act that, as a result of investigations carried out, there is insufficient evidence of dumping to justify proceeding with the investigation.

Dated at Wellington this 18th day of March 1997.

JOHN LUXTON, Minister of Commerce.

A copy of the non-confidential version of the Termination Report which contains details of the investigation and the conclusions reached, is available from the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington.

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Notice of Initiation of Duty Reassessment for Canned Peaches From South Africa

Pursuant to section 14 (6) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988 (“the Act”), and under delegated authority from the Secretary of Commerce, I hereby give notice that I have initiated a reassessment of the amount of anti-dumping duty in respect of imports into New Zealand of the goods described in the Schedule.

Schedule

Goods Subject to Investigation

Country of Origin
South Africa.

Description of Goods
Canned peaches (halves, slices or pieces) packed in various concentrations of sugar syrup and in can sizes ranging from 110 grams to 3 kilograms (A10).

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 25th day of March 1997.

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

Invitation for Submissions

Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington.

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