Yes it does in New Zealand VB skins, check this out...

"...copyright protection comes into existence automatically upon the creation of any original work.

Registration of copyright is not required and no formal system for the registration of copyright exists in New Zealand.

Although not required by law, it is a good idea to include a copyright statement or notice on a work...."

From : http://www.med.govt.nz/buslt/int_pro...ight-prot.html