WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/Q2/NZL/21 
18 March 2008 
 (08-1209) 
Committee on Subsidies 
and Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
 
Replies to Questions Posed by the UNITED STATES1 Regarding the New and Full  
Notification of NEW ZEALAND2 
   The following communication, dated 14 March 2008, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of New Zealand.   
 
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1 G/SCM/Q2/NZL/19.   
2 G/SCM/N/155/NZL.   G/SCM/Q2/NZL/21 
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  I. ENTERPRISE NETWORKS 
 
According to the notification, this program  provided matching grants to three or more 
companies that have grouped together as a netw ork, to build capabilities and develop specific 
overseas business opportunities.  The notification al so states that the program ceases to operate 
as a discrete program on 1 July 2007.  Please clar ify whether elements of the program continue 
to operate as part of other programs, and identi fy which elements and what other programs.   
 
Reply
 
 
 The Enterprise Network programme ceased to  operate on 30 June 2007.  The programmes 
budget of NZ$3,000,000 has been distributed across nine sector based activities.    
II. BEACHHEADS PROGRAMME 
 
The stated purpose of this program is to lower the initial fixed costs for companies 
looking to establish an offshore presence, by  providing various services related to overseas 
market networking and business set-up and expa nsion.  Is the acquisition or expansion of 
export capacity a factor in whether a comp any receives services under this program?   
 
Reply
 
 
 The acquisition or expansion of export capac ity is not one of the criteria for company 
selection into the Beachheads programme.  The programme is open to any higher growth 
New Zealand company looking to internationalise by using a physical presence in off-shore markets.   
 III. BUY KIWI MADE:  SUPPORTING SECTOR AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES 
 
This program provides matching grants for projects by sectoral or regional 
representative groups, or cross-sectoral or regio nal groupings, but not individual firms, for 
projects that promote the Buy Kiwi Made initiati ve to help raise the profile of New Zealand-
made products.  What are the specific criteria for eligibility for receiving benefits under this 
program?    
Reply
 
  The criteria of the Buy Kiwi Made Sector  and Regional Initiatives Fund as approved by 
Cabinet are as follows:   
 
• Projects must lead to substantial economic benef its by promoting the objectives of and the policy 
framework for Buy Kiwi Made and the profile  of the Buy New Zealand Made Campaign 
Ltd. Projects with benefits that spill over to  other sectors or regions will be favored;   
 
• Applications will be from a representative group in sectors or regions;  or a cross-sector or cross-
regional group;   
 
• The proposed project will have strong industr y or regional support such as from industry 
members, local government, economic developmen t agencies, Kiwi and community groups;   
 
• The initiative will not crowd out private sector activity;   
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  • The initiative is in the form of discrete projects, that have clear milestones that can be monitored 
and measured;   
 
• The initiative will not be inconsistent with th e government's broader economic, social and 
environmental objectives or obligations;   
 
• The initiative will be based on partial project funding , with an equal financial contribution to be 
made or obtained by the funding applicant ("in-k ind" contributions will not be included in this 
contribution);   
 
• The initiative will be financially self-supporting at  the completion of government support.   
  The parameters of the Buy Kiwi Made S ector and Regional Initiatives Fund as approved by 
Cabinet are:   
 
• Projects must be New Zealand based and focused;   
 
• Recipient for the funds must be a legal entity;   
 
• Projects must be consistent with New Zeal and law and international obligations;   
 
• Proposals must not meet the criteria of existing government assistance programmes or meet the 
criteria of existing funds, but not meet the timi ng of these funds, where a delay will likely lead to 
a loss of economic opportunity.   
   
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