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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-II§45-6 New Zealand 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China including provision on environment was signed on 7 April 2008 and entered into force on 1 October 2008.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-II§49 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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On 30 July 2007, New Zealand and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) started negotiations for an FTA including provisions on trade and environment.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-IV§3 2009 Trade Policy Framework
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As a measure to reduce emissions New Zealand introduced an emissions trading scheme in September 2008.
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Emissions
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§76 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Export quotas
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Export prohibitions and restrictions are maintained inter alia to comply with international obligations under various agreements.
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MEAs
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§63 2009 Measures Public procurement
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In 2008, a sixth principle was added to the New Zealand's Government procurement policy principles requiring sustainably produced goods and services wherever possible, having regard to the economic, social, and environmental effects over their lifecycle.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§64 2009 Measures Public procurement
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Mandatory Rules for Procurement by Departments, endorsed in 2006, introduce standards and targets for core government departments in the categories of timber, wood products and paper, travel, and light fittings, aimed at improving sustainable business practice and procuring more environmentally friendly products.
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Environment
Sustainable
Forest
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§36 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
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A licensing system is operated under the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996.
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Soil
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§36 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
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A number of imports are prohibited or restricted in compliance with international conventions to which New Zealand is party.
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MEAs
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§118 2009 Measures Intellectual property measures
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A Patents Bill containing new measures aimed at protecting indigenous plants and animals was introduced to Parliament on 9 July 2008.
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Indigenous
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/216/REV.1 S-III§51 2009 Measures Technical regulation or specifications
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The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) accredits inspection and certification bodies (e.g. environmental management systems).
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Environment