New Zealand Legislation: Acts

20 Evaluation of risks and benefits

• The Director-General must, when evaluating the risks and benefits under section 21, have regard to—

  • (a) All relevant scientific and technical information held by the Director-General other than information protected in accordance with section 73, section 109, or section 121; and

  • (b) New Zealand's international obligations, assurances, and reputation; and

  • (c) Any submissions received under section 17.