I hereby give notice that, pursuant to section 91 of the Animal Welfare Act 1999, I have approved, for the period 26 November 2014 to 25 November 2019, the code of ethical conduct submitted to me by the National Institute of Water and Research Limited.

Dated at Wellington this 6th day of November 2014.

MARK FISHER, Manager Animal Welfare Team, Ministry for Primary Industries (acting under delegated authority).