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- Joining the OECD, 1973
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- Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
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- Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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New Zealand became a full member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 1973. Representative Paul Gabites (left) is shown here signing on New Zealand's behalf. The OECD's members are wealthier, developed nations. Set up in 1961, in succession to the post-war reconstruction Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC), the OECD supports market economies by providing a forum for discussion of problems. It also provides information, makes policy recommend...
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- Date created
- 16 April 2012
- Creator
- Leo Jouan
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- Archives New Zealand – Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
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- https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/33827/joining-the-oecd-1973
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