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New Zealand and Antarctica

'A Discussion Paper - Commission for the Environment May 1983'

John Hill

'The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, The Department of Lands and Survey, and The Ministry of Energy also supported this project.'

1983 New Zealand ISBN 0 477 01512 3

Photographs are included

Contents: Introduction Antarctic Environment Historical Background The Antarctic Treaty Resources Minerals Regime Science and Environment Conclusions

Preface: Hon. Dr I J Shearer Ministry of Science and Technology Minister for the Environment:

'The purpose of this publication is to increase public awareness of New Zealand's involvement in the Antarctic region and to consider the implications of the current negotiations about Antarctic minerals. This is done by examining the history of New Zealand's Antarctic involvement, the operations of the Antarctic Treaty, the increasing international interest in the continent and the objectives for New Zealand in the consideration being given to the development of a minerals regime.

'On this basis, the publication identifies the main issues New Zealand is likely to face and should seek to influence over the next few years.....'

99 pages Soft cover, almost foolscap size In fairly good read condition, some wear/markings to cover/corners, marks on title page, sticker mark on cover, name inside and address at the back