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  • Department of Conservation resolves impasse concerning ivory-key piano held by New Zealand Customs

    Case notes
    Refusal to release piano imported from United Kingdom—family heirloom from 1920s—need for approval of Department of Conservation under CITES because of ivory content—conflict between New Zealand legislation implementing CITES and European Community Regulations—impasse resolved by acceptance of statutory declaration by family—conflict to be raised with CITES Secretariat
  • Immigration Service reviews returning residents visa policy following complaint

    Case notes
    Refusal of application for returning resident’s visa—failure of New Zealand Immigration Service to advise applicant of discretion to make exception to policy—applicant incurred additional costs in changing travel plans—NZIS accepted responsibility for omission and reimbursed additional costs—policy on returning resident’s visa reviewed and amended