Notice is hereby given that the following certificate is published pursuant to section 147(3)(b)(i) of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001:

Certificate that Market Share Threshold Met in the South Island Pursuant to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001

Pursuant to section 147 of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (“Act”):

1. I am satisfied that independent processors have, directly or indirectly, collected 20% or more of milksolids on or from dairy farms in the South Island of New Zealand in the 2014–15 season, on the basis of the information reported to me under subsection 147(4) of the Act; and
2. I therefore certify that the market share threshold for the South Island of New Zealand has been met.

Dated at Wellington this 9th day of August 2015.

Hon NATHAN GUY, Minister for Primary Industries.