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Whaling and sealing are considered unacceptable commercial activities in New Zealand.
Because it is considered that the Cetacea are of high intelligence, and thus deserve protecting.
However whales or other Cetacea that become beached irretrievably are humanely put down and buried. The bones of these unfortunates are often recovered, especially for carving by Maori.
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What are the regulations for the use of DDT in New Zealand?
DDT cannot be used in New Zealand. New Zealand has signed and ratified the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants which includes DDT. DDT was prohibited from use on New Zealand farmland in 1970, and its production and sale for all other purposes was banned by law in 1989.
What did Britain gain from new zealand?
It was more what New Zealand offered, it was a new world, a new start, many people left for NZ so they could live and worship as they pleased.
What is the New Zealand and Australian currency?
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
Are wild dog in New Zealand?
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
What is the name of the indegenous population of New Zealand?
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
When did New Zealand stop whaling?
1966
When did whaling start in New Zealand?
1791
The site of the last whaling station in New Zealand which closed down in 1964?
The site of the last whaling station in New Zealand which closed down in 1964?
When was whaling banned?
whaling mainly everywhere was banned in 1972-1980.
What is the name of the anti-whaling activists that have reported Japanese whaling ships are in new zealand waters?
Sea Shepard
What is the name of the anti-whaling activists that have reported that Japanese whaling ships are in new zealand waters?
Sea Shepard
Is whaling an issue in New Zealand?
NO, Whaling in New Zealand started in the 18th century, and ended in 1964 since it was no longer economic. The south pacific region is mostly protected area for whales now. The majority of whaling activity happens in the arctic
Is whaling banned in Antarctica?
Commercial Whaling has been banned since 1986 by the International Whaling commission. However, scientific whaling is allowed to strict quotas.
Is whaling legal in New Zealand?
No, NZ stopped whaling in the 1960's and are now one of the world leaders in conservation on the whales in the Pacific Ocean.
Does New Zealand participate with whaling?
No, because since whales are endangered and the can receive more money for tourism:)
What agency banned Whaling internationally?
The International Whaling Commission is the agency responsible for introducing the ban on commercial whaling. In 1982 the commission agreed the 'The 1986 Moritoriam' which effectively banned commercial whaling from 1986, although Scientific and Aboriginal subsistence whaling is still allowed under strict quotas.
Should whaling be banned in Antarctic waters?
Whaling is banned by the Antarctic Treaty, south of 60 degrees S. This includes the Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica.
