N.Z. OVERSEA TRADE

Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1933, Page 3

N.Z. OVERSEA TRADE

FAVOURABLE BALANCE shown

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WELLINGTON, August 18

Figures for tlfo overseas ‘trade of New Zealand' for the month of July 1933 -show exports valued at £3,376,705 and imports valued >at £i,438,907 For the corresponding period last year, the figures were £2,405,976 and £1,832,337 respectively. . For the ppriod of seven , months ended July; 1933, exports were £27,035,100 aiid“ imports £11,896.100. The balance in g-'terms-; of New ’Zealand ir f immy “including, j specie) being £12,091,000. v Fcr the same period in 1932, the’' figures were £24,584,497 and £12.098,160 , respectively. The balance ip -terms of .New Zealand currency .specie) being £9,590,000“ Values reduced for exports .are '. declared f.o.h. values in terms of NkWf Zealand, currency, while the values//recorded for imports are current domestic values in. the 'countries of. export;., plus, ten pe.r/ cent.

According to a statement'"made by Sir William Perry, a member of the N.Z. Meat Producers’ Board, Bfc T-inui the Board- had engaged a publicity expert. The isemor officers of the Board had instruction* to publish information, but as they were not experts, the appointment- was made.