What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty by date and title?

Answer

In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the following formal advice about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty: - 2 February 2024 - Submission - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Approval to progress work towards seeking a Cabinet decision on ratification. - 8 February 2024 - Submission - 2024 Legislation Programme - Bids for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio - 25 October 2024 - Submission - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Approvals for ratification - 25 October 2024 - Cabinet Paper - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Policy approvals for implementing legislation and approval to ratify. - 22 January 2025 - Submission - 2025 Legislation Programme - Bids for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio - 2 December 2025 - Submission - 2026 Legislation Programme - Bids for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio