× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand (New Zealand) Document type Decision Reference number 15B.17 Date Jun 28, 2004 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 28e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, 1. Notes the information provided by the State Party concerning recent oil spill accident at Te Wahipounamu-South West New Zealand; 2. Requests the State Party to take all necessary measures to prevent such accidents occurring in the future.