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When, if ever, will New Zealand ratify the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

Answered Question 12946 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • When, if ever, will New Zealand ratify the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, that New Zealand will ratify the Agreement following the enactment of the Bill required to implement it in New Zealand law.