23 SEPTEMBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 3199

CHRISTOPHER DAVID SHIELD, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
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Departmental Notices

Agriculture and Forestry

Animals Protection Act 1960

Approval of Code of Ethical Conduct Notice No. 1136 (300/A1-07)

Pursuant to section 19A (6) of the Animals Protection Act 1960, I hereby give notice that on the advice of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, I have approved, on the date of this notice, the code of ethical conduct submitted to me by Diatranz Limited.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of September 1999.

JOHN LUXTON, Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control.
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Approval of Code of Ethical Conduct Notice No. 1135 (300/A1-07)

Pursuant to section 19A (6) of the Animals Protection Act 1960, I hereby give notice that on the advice of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, I have approved, on the date of this notice, the code of ethical conduct submitted to me by Veterinary Enterprises Limited, which is the same as the approved code of ethical conduct of Alexander & Associates.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of September 1999.

JOHN LUXTON, Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control.
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Approval and Revocation of Codes of Ethical Conduct Notice No. 1134 (300/A1-07)

Pursuant to section 19A of the Animals Protection Act 1960, I hereby give notice that on the advice of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee:

I have approved, on the date of this notice, the code of ethical conduct submitted to me by Immuno-Chemical Products Limited, which is the same as the approved code of ethical conduct of AGVET Consultants Limited; and

I have revoked, on the date of this notice, the approval of the code of ethical conduct of Immuno-Chemical Products Limited notified in notice No. 4223.

Notice No. 4223 published in the New Zealand Gazette on the 8th day of November 1987 in issue No. 174 at page 4636 is hereby revoked.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of September 1999.

JOHN LUXTON, Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control.
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Approval and Revocation of Codes of Ethical Conduct Notice No. 1133 (300/A1-07)

Pursuant to section 19A of the Animals Protection Act 1960, I hereby give notice that on the advice of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee:

I have approved, on the date of this notice, the code of ethical conduct submitted to me by Manawatu Polytechnic; and

I have revoked, on the date of this notice, the approval of the code of ethical conduct of Manawatu Polytechnic notified in notice No. 5026.

Notice No. 5026 published in the New Zealand Gazette on the 26th day of July 1990 in Issue No. 127 at page 2589 is hereby revoked.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of September 1999.

JOHN LUXTON, Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control.
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Commerce

Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988

Initiation of Dumping Investigation: Lead Acid Batteries from Thailand

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 dumping of the goods described in the Schedule to this notice, originating from Thailand, 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 there is a threat of material injury to the New Zealand industry producing like goods,

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 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.