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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?

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 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?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Ratification of the Agreement on Conservation of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction is within the portfolio of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. I received a precis from Officials on 7 November 2024 advising on the relevant decisions made and their implications for my portfolio.