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What advice, if any, by title and date, has he received on the legal thresholds under New Zealand’s free trade agreements that could trigger sanctions or dispute settlement if climate obligations are not met?

Answered Question 4024 (2026)
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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, by title and date, has he received on the legal thresholds under New Zealand’s free trade agreements that could trigger sanctions or dispute settlement if climate obligations are not met?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as Minister for Climate Change, I have received a range of advice on relevant international obligations. All of this material is subject to legal advice privilege, and it is not in the public interest to disclose the details of that advice.