New Zealand - United Kingdom FTA (2022)
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3. If a Party adopts or maintains measures relating to authorisation for the supply of a service, the Party shall ensure that:

(a) the regulatory authority reaches and administers its decisions in a manner independent from any supplier of the services for which authorisation is required; (5) 

(b) such measures are based on objective and transparent criteria; (6)

(c) the procedures are impartial, and that the procedures are adequate for applicants to demonstrate whether they meet the requirements, if such requirements exist;

(d) the procedures do not in themselves unjustifiably prevent fulfilment of requirements; and

(e) such measures do not discriminate between men and women. (7)

4. If a Party requires authorisation for the supply of a financial service, the regulatory authorities of the Party shall:

(a) make publicly available the information necessary for financial service suppliers to comply with the requirements and procedures for obtaining, maintaining, amending, and renewing such authorisation. Such information shall include, amongst other things, as applicable:

(i) fees;

(ii) contact information of regulatory authorities;

(iii) procedures for appeal or review of decisions concerning applications;

(iv) procedures for monitoring or enforcing compliance with the terms and conditions of licences;

(v) opportunities for public involvement, such as through hearings or comments;

(vi) indicative timeframes for processing of an application;

(vii) any other relevant requirements and procedures; and

(viii) technical standards;

(b) avoid, to the extent practicable, requiring an applicant to approach more than one competent authority for each application for authorisation. If a service is within the jurisdiction of multiple competent authorities, multiple applications for authorisation may be required;

(c) permit, to the extent practicable, submission of an application at any time throughout the year. (8) If a specific time period for applying exists, the Party shall ensure that the regulatory authorities allow a reasonable period for the submission of an application;

(d) taking into account their competing priorities and resource constraints, endeavour to accept applications in electronic format;

(e) accept copies of documents, that are authenticated in accordance with the Party's domestic law, in place of original documents, unless the regulatory authorities require original documents to protect the integrity of the authorisation process;

(f) ensure that the authorisation fees charged by regulatory authorities are reasonable, transparent, and do not in themselves constitute a restriction on the supply of the relevant service;

(g) if they consider an application complete for processing under the Party's domestic laws and regulations, (9) within a reasonable period of time after the submission of the application ensure that:

(i) the processing of the application is completed; and

(ii) the applicant is informed of the decision concerning the application, to the extent possible in writing; (10)

(h) on request of an applicant, inform the applicant of the status of their application for authorisation within a reasonable period of time;

(i) if they consider an application incomplete for processing under the Party's domestic laws and regulations, within a reasonable period of time, to the extent practicable:

(i) inform the applicant that the application is incomplete;

(ii) at the request of the applicant, identify the additional information required to complete the application, or otherwise provide guidance on why the application is incomplete; and

(iii) provide the applicant with the opportunity (11) to provide the additional information required to complete the application, and ensure that any deadlines for the additional information required are made clear to the applicant,

however, if none of the above is practicable, and the application is rejected due to incompleteness, ensure that they so inform the applicant within a reasonable period of time;

(j) before rejecting an application for authorisation, notify the applicant with the relevant reasons and give the applicant the opportunity to make written or oral representations in support of the application;

(k) on request of an unsuccessful applicant, to the extent possible, inform the applicant of the reasons for rejection of the application and, if applicable, the procedures for resubmission of an application. An applicant should not be prevented from submitting another revised application solely on the basis that an application had been previously rejected; and

(l) ensure that authorisation, once granted, enters into effect without undue delay, subject to the applicable terms and conditions. (12)

5. Before the regulatory authority of a Party adopts a final law or regulation of general application, it shall endeavour, to the extent practicable, to address in writing the substantive comments received from interested persons with respect to the proposed measure. (13)

6. Chapter 21 (Good Regulatory Practice and Regulatory Cooperation) and Chapter 29 (Transparency) do not apply to a measure covered by this Chapter.

(5) This provision does not mandate a particular administrative structure; it refers to the decision-making process and administering of decisions.
(6) Such criteria may include, amongst other things, competence and the ability to supply a service, including to do so in a manner consistent with a Party's regulatory requirements. Competent authorities may assess the weight to be given to each criterion.
(7) Differential treatment that is reasonable and objective, and aims to achieve a legitimate purpose, and adoption by Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality between men and women, shall not be considered discrimination for the purposes of this subparagraph.
(8) Competent authorities are not required to start considering applications outside of their official working hours and working days.
(9) Competent authorities may require that all information is submitted in a specified format to consider it "complete for processing".
(10) "in writing" may include electronic form.
(11) Such opportunity does not require a competent authority to provide extension of deadlines.
(12) Competent authorities are not responsible for delays due to reasons outside their competence.
(13) For greater certainty, a Party may address those comments collectively on an official website.

Article 11.12. Financial Services New to the Territory of a Party

1. Each Party shall permit financial service suppliers of the other Party to supply a new financial service that the first Party would permit its own financial services suppliers to supply domestically, in like situations. For cross-border financial service suppliers, this Article only applies to the financial services specified in Annex 11A (Cross-Border Trade in Financial Services).

2. Notwithstanding subparagraph 1(e) of Article 11.6 (Market Access), a Party may determine the institutional and juridical form through which the new financial service may be supplied and may require authorisation for the supply of the service. Where such authorisation is required, a decision shall be made within a reasonable time, and the authorisation may only be refused for prudential reasons.

3. To support innovation in financial services, the Parties shall endeavour to collaborate, share knowledge, experiences and developments in financial services, to advance financial integrity, consumer wellbeing and protection, financial inclusion, competition, financial stability, and facilitate cross- border development of new financial services.

4. The Parties understand that nothing in this Article prevents a financial service supplier of a Party from applying to the other Party to request that it authorises the supply of a financial service that is not supplied in the territory of a Party. That application shall be subject to the law of the Party to which the application is made and, for greater certainty, shall not be subject to this Article.

Article 11.13. Diversity In Finance

1. The Parties recognise the importance of building a diverse, including gender- balanced, financial services industry, and the positive impact such diversity has on balanced decision-making, consumers, workplace culture, investment, and competitive markets.

2. Each Party shall endeavour to share best practices to promote diversity in financial services. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, gender, ethnicity, and professional and educational background.

3. Each Party shall endeavour to promote diversity and inclusion in financial services by encouraging financial service suppliers to develop objectives and strategies that promote diversity and inclusion, including, but not limited to, remuneration policies on management bodies and governing bodies that implement the principle of equal pay for work of equal value.

Article 11.14. Sustainable Finance

1. The Parties recognise the importance of international cooperation to facilitate the inclusion of environmental, social, and governance considerations in investment decision-making and other business activities, in order, thereby, to increase investment in sustainable activities.

2. The inclusion of environmental considerations in investment decision- making and other business activities involves, inter alia, the assessment and pricing of climate-related risks and opportunities, and the exploration of environmental and sustainable projects and infrastructure.

3. The Parties acknowledge the importance of encouraging financial services suppliers to develop an approach to managing climate-related financial risks. Specifically, the Parties recognise the importance of encouraging the uptake of climate-related financial disclosures for financial service suppliers, including forward-looking information, in line with initiatives in international fora, such as the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

4. The Parties shall cooperate in relevant international fora, and where agreeable, in the development and adoption of internationally recognised standards for the inclusion of environmental, social, and governance considerations in investment decision-making and other business activities.

Article 11.15. Financial Services Dispute Settlement

1. Chapter 31 (Dispute Settlement) applies, as modified by this Article, to the settlement of disputes arising under this Chapter.

2. The Parties shall ensure for disputes arising under this Chapter that in addition to the requirements set out in Article 31.8 (Qualifications of Arbitrators - Dispute Settlement):

(a) the Panel shall have the necessary expertise (14) relevant to financial services, which may include the regulation of financial service suppliers; and

(b) the appointed arbitrator acting as chair shall, where possible, have prior experience as counsel or arbitrator in dispute settlement proceedings.

3. If the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration is responsible for appointing an arbitrator pursuant to paragraph 5 of Article 31.7 (Composition of a Panel - Dispute Settlement), the Parties shall request that the Secretary-General appoint an arbitrator in accordance with the principles in subparagraphs 2(a) and 2(b).

4. Notwithstanding paragraph 4 of Article 31.15 (Temporary Remedies in Case of Non-Compliance - Dispute Settlement), in considering what concessions or other obligations to suspend where a panel has found that the measure of the responding Party is inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement or that it has otherwise failed to carry out its obligations under this Agreement and the inconsistency affects:

(a) the financial services sector and any other sector, the complaining Party may suspend obligations in the financial services sector that have an effect that does not exceed the level of nullification or impairment in the complaining Party's financial services sector; or

(b) only a sector other than the financial services sector, the complaining Party may not suspend obligations in the financial services sector.

(14) For greater certainty, this requirement may be satisfied by a majority of arbitrators having the necessary expertise relevant to financial services.

Article 11.16. Institutional

1. the Financial Services Working Group established under Article 30.10 (Working Groups - Institutional Provisions) ("the Working Group") shall include a principal representative of each Party who shall be an official of the Party's authority responsible for financial services. For the United Kingdom, the Working Group representative shall be an official from HM Treasury or its successor. For New Zealand, the Working Group representatives shall include an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in coordination with financial services regulators.

2. The Working Group shall:

(a) provide a forum to discuss and review the implementation of the Chapter;

(b) consider financial services matters arising from the implementation of the Agreement; and

(c) provide reports on the request of the Services and Investment Sub- Committee regarding implementation of this Chapter.

3. The Working Group may meet, by agreement of the Parties, and such meetings may be physical or virtual, as mutually agreed.

4. The Parties may invite, if they consider it appropriate, representatives of their domestic financial regulatory authorities to attend meetings of the Working Group.

Article 11.17. Consultation

1. A Party may request consultations with the other Party regarding any matter arising under this Agreement that affects financial services. The other Party shall give sympathetic consideration to the request. The consulting Parties shall report the results of their consultations to the Working Group.

2. Each Party shall ensure that when there are consultations pursuant to paragraph 1, its delegation includes officials with the relevant expertise in the area covered by this Chapter. For the United Kingdom, this includes officials of HM Treasury or its successor. For New Zealand, this includes officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in coordination with financial services regulators.

3. For greater certainty, nothing in this Article shall be construed to require a Party to derogate from its law regarding sharing of information between regulatory authorities, or the requirements of an agreement or arrangement between financial authorities of the Parties, or to require a regulatory authority to take any action that would interfere with specific regulatory, supervisory, administrative, or enforcement matters.

Article 11.18. Recognition of Prudential Measures

1. A Party may recognise a prudential measure of a non-party in the application of a measure covered by this Chapter. That recognition may be:

(a) accorded unilaterally;

(b) achieved through harmonisation or other means; or

(c) based upon an agreement or arrangement with the non-party.

2. A Party according recognition of a prudential measure under paragraph 1 shall provide adequate opportunity to the other Party to demonstrate that circumstances exist in which there are or will be equivalent regulation, oversight, implementation of regulation and, if appropriate, procedures concerning the sharing of information between the Parties.

3. If a Party recognises a prudential measure under subparagraph 1(c) and the circumstances described in paragraph 2 exist, the Party shall provide adequate opportunity to the other Party to negotiate accession to the agreement or arrangement, or to negotiate a comparable agreement or arrangement.

Article 11.19. Non-Conforming Measures

1. Article 11.5 (National Treatment), Article 11.6 (Market Access), and Article 11.10 (Senior Management and Boards of Directors) shall not apply to:

(i) the central level of government, as set out by that Party in Section A of its Schedule in Annex III (Financial Services Non-Conforming Measures);

(ii) a regional level of government, as set out by that Party in Section A of its Schedule in Annex III (Financial Services Non-Conforming Measures); or

(iii) a local level of government;

(b) the continuation or prompt renewal of any non-conforming measure referred to in subparagraph (a);

(c) an amendment to any non-conforming measure referred to in subparagraph (a), to the extent that the amendment does not decrease the conformity of the measure as it existed:

(i) immediately before the amendment, with subparagraphs 1(a) and 1(b) of Article 11.5 (National Treatment), subparagraphs 1(a) and 1(b) of Article 11.6 (Market Access), or Article 11.10 (Senior Management and Boards of Directors); or

(ii) on the date of entry into force of this Agreement for the Party applying the non-conforming measure, with subparagraph 1(c) of Article 11.5 (National Treatment) or subparagraph 1(c) of Article 11.6 (Market Access); or

(d) any non-conforming measure that a Party adopts or maintains with respect to sectors, subsectors or activities, as set out by that Party in Section B of its Schedule in Annex III (Financial Services Non- Conforming Measures).

2. A non-conforming measure, set out in a Party's schedule to Annex I (Cross- Border Trade in Services and Investment Non-Conforming Measures) or Annex II (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment Non-Conforming Measures) as not subject to Article 14.6 (National Treatment — Investment), Article 14.5 (Market Access - Investment), Article 14.9 (Senior Management and Boards of Directors - Investment), Article 9.5 (National Treatment - Cross-Border Trade in Services), or Article 9.4 (Market Access -Cross-Border Trade in Services), shall be treated as a non-conforming measure not subject to Article 11.5 (National Treatment), Article 11.6 (Market Access), or Article 11.10 (Senior Management and Boards of Directors), as the case may be, to the extent that the non-conforming measure is covered by this Chapter.

3. A Party shall not adopt any measure or series of measures after the date of entry into force of this Agreement that are covered by Annex III (Financial Services Non-Conforming Measures) of each Party and that require, directly or indirectly, an investor of the other Party, by reason of nationality, to sell or otherwise dispose of an investment existing at the time the measure or series of measures became effective.

4. Article 11.5 (National Treatment) shall not apply to any measure that falls within an exception to, or derogation from, the obligations which are imposed by:

(a) Article 17.7 (National Treatment – Intellectual Property); or

(b) Article 3 of the TRIPS Agreement, if the exception or derogation relates to matters not addressed by Chapter 17 (Intellectual Property).

Article 11.20. Provision of Back-Office Functions

1. Each Party recognises that the performance of the back-office functions of an established financial service supplier in its territory by the head office or an affiliate of the established financial service supplier, or by an unrelated service supplier, either inside or outside its territory, is important to the effective management and efficient operation of that established financial service supplier.

2. While a Party may require established financial service suppliers to ensure compliance with its domestic law applicable to those functions, they recognise the importance of avoiding the imposition of arbitrary requirements on the performance of those functions.

3. Nothing in paragraph 1 prevents a Party from requiring an established financial service supplier in its territory to retain certain functions.

Chapter 12. TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Article 12.1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Chapter:

"associated facilities" means those services, physical infrastructures, and other facilities associated with, or necessary for, a telecommunications network or service that enable or support the provision of services via that network or service or have the potential to do so;

"end-user" means a final consumer of, or subscriber to, a public telecommunications service, including a service supplier other than a supplier of public telecommunications services;

"essential facilities" means facilities of a public telecommunications network or service that:

(a) are exclusively or predominantly provided by a single or limited number of suppliers; and

(b) cannot feasibly be economically or technically substituted in order to supply a service;

"interconnection" means the linking of public telecommunications networks used by the same or different suppliers of telecommunications networks or services in order to allow the users of one supplier to communicate with users of the same or another supplier or to access services provided by another supplier. Services may be provided by the suppliers involved or any other supplier who has access to the network;

"international mobile roaming service" means a commercial mobile service provided pursuant to an agreement between suppliers of public telecommunications services that enables an end-user whose mobile handset or other device normally accesses public telecommunication services in the territory of one Party to use their mobile handset or other device for voice, data, or messaging services in the territory of the other Party;

"leased circuits" means telecommunications services or facilities between two or more designated points that are set aside for the dedicated use of, or availability to, a user;

"major supplier" means a supplier of public telecommunications networks or services that has the ability to materially affect the terms of participation, having regard to price and supply, in a relevant market for public telecommunications networks or services as a result of control over essential facilities or the use of its position in that market;

"major supplier" means a supplier of public telecommunications networks or services that has the ability to materially affect the terms of participation, having regard to price and supply, in a relevant market for public telecommunications networks or services as a result of control over essential facilities or the use of its position in that market;

"measures of a Party" means measures adopted or maintained by: (a) central, regional, or local governments or authorities; or

(b) non-governmental bodies in the exercise of powers delegated by central, regional, or local governments or authorities;

"network element" means a facility or equipment used in supplying a telecommunications service, including features, functions, and capabilities provided by means of that facility or equipment;

"non-discriminatory" means treatment no less favourable than that accorded, in like situations, to other users of like public telecommunications networks or services;

"number portability" means the ability of end-users of public telecommunications services who so request to retain, at the same location in the case of a fixed line, the same telephone numbers when switching between the same category of suppliers of public telecommunications services;

"major supplier" means a supplier of public telecommunications networks or services that has the ability to materially affect the terms of participation, having regard to price and supply, in a relevant market for public telecommunications networks or services as a result of control over essential facilities or the use of its position in that market;

"measures of a Party" means measures adopted or maintained by:

(a) central, regional, or local governments or authorities; or

(b) non-governmental bodies in the exercise of powers delegated by central, regional, or local governments or authorities;

"network element" means a facility or equipment used in supplying a telecommunications service, including features, functions, and capabilities provided by means of that facility or equipment;

"non-discriminatory" means treatment no less favourable than that accorded, in like situations, to other users of like public telecommunications networks or services;

"number portability" means the ability of end-users of public telecommunications services who so request to retain, at the same location in the case of a fixed line, the same telephone numbers when switching between the same category of suppliers of public telecommunications services;

"public telecommunications network" means telecommunications infrastructure used to provide public telecommunications services;

"public telecommunications service" means any telecommunications service that is offered to the public generally;

"reference interconnection offer" means an interconnection offer by a major supplier that is made publicly available, so that any supplier of public telecommunications services that is willing to accept it may obtain interconnection with the major supplier on that basis;

"telecommunications" means the transmission and reception of signals by any electromagnetic means;

"telecommunications network" means transmission systems and, if applicable, switching or routing equipment and other resources, including network elements which are not active, which permit the transmission and reception of signals by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic means;

"telecommunications regulatory authority" means the body or bodies responsible for the regulation of telecommunications networks and services covered by this Chapter;

"telecommunications service" means a service that consists wholly or mainly in the transmission and reception of signals over telecommunications networks, including over networks used for broadcasting, but does not include a service providing, or exercising editorial control over, content transmitted using telecommunications networks and services;

"universal service" means the minimum set of services that must be made available to all users or a set of users in the territory of a Party or in a subdivision thereof, regardless of their geographical location; and

"user" means a service consumer or a service supplier using a public telecommunications network or service.

Article 12.2. Objectives

The Parties recognise the importance of the availability of high quality telecommunications services for enabling persons and businesses to access the benefits of trade, as well as the importance of ensuring competition in the telecommunication markets.

Article 12.3. Scope

1. This Chapter shall apply to measures of a Party affecting trade in telecommunications services.

2. This Chapter shall not apply to:

(a) measures affecting services providing, or exercising editorial control over, content transmitted using telecommunications networks or services;

(b) audio-visual services; or

(c) measures relating to broadcast or cable distribution of radio or television programming,

except to ensure that a service supplier of audio-visual services or a service supplier operating a broadcast station or cable system has continued access to and use of public telecommunications networks and services.

3. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as requiring a Party:

  • Chapter   1 INITIAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL DEFINITIONS 1
  • Article   1.1 Establishment of a Free Trade Area 1
  • Article   1.2 Relation to other Agreements 1
  • Article   1.3 General Definitions 1
  • Chapter   2 NATIONAL TREATMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR GOODS 1
  • Article   2.1 Definitions 1
  • Article   2.2 Scope 1
  • Article   2.3 National Treatment 1
  • Article   2.4 Classification of Goods 1
  • Article   2.5 Elimination of Customs Duties 1
  • Article   2.6 Accelerated Tariff Elimination 1
  • Article   2.7 Goods Re-Entered after Repair or Alteration 2
  • Article   2.8 Duty-Free Entry of Commercial Samples of Negligible Value and Printed Advertising Materials 2
  • Article   2.9 Temporary Admission of Goods 2
  • Article   2.10 Import and Export Restrictions 2
  • Article   2.11 Remanufactured Goods 2
  • Article   2.12 Import Licensing Procedures 2
  • Article   2.13 Export Licensing Procedures 2
  • Article   2.14 Administrative Fees and Formalities 2
  • Article   2.15 Export Duties, Taxes, and other Charges 2
  • Article   2.16 Data Sharing on Preference Utilisation 2
  • Article   2.17 Trade In Goods Sub-Committee 2
  • Article   2.18 Consultations 2
  • Chapter   3 RULES OF ORIGIN AND ORIGIN PROCEDURES 2
  • Section   A Definitions and General Provisions 2
  • Article   3.1 Definitions 2
  • Article   3.2 Origin Criteria 2
  • Article   3.3 Wholly Obtained Goods. 2
  • Article   3.4 Regional Value Content 2
  • Article   3.4 Regional Value Content 3
  • Article   3.5 Materials Used In Production 3
  • Article   3.6 Value of Materials Used In Production 3
  • Article   3.7 Further Adjustments to the Value of Materials 3
  • Article   3.8 Cumulation 3
  • Article   3.9 Tolerance 3
  • Article   3.10 Non-Alteration 3
  • Article   3.11 Treatment of Indirect Materials 3
  • Article   3.12 Accessories, Spare Parts, Information Materials, and Tools 3
  • Article   3.13 Sets of Goods 3
  • Article   3.14 Treatment of Packaging Materials and Packing Materials 3
  • Article   3.15 Recovered Materials and Remanufactured Goods 3
  • Article   3.16 Fungible Goods and Materials 3
  • Article   3.17 Rules of Origin and Customs and Trade Facilitation Working Group 3
  • Section   B Origin Procedures 3
  • Article   3.18 Claims for Preferential Treatment 3
  • Article   3.19 Origin Declaration 3
  • Article   3.20 Waiver of Origin Documentation 3
  • Article   3.21 Delayed Claims for Preferential Treatment 3
  • Article   3.22 Incorrect Claims for Preferential Treatment 3
  • Article   3.23 Minor Errors and Discrepancies 3
  • Article   3.24 Penalties 3
  • Article   3.25 Record Keeping Requirements 3
  • Article   3.26 Verification of Origin 3
  • Article   3.27 Confidentiality 4
  • Article   3.28 Documentation Issued In a Non-Party 4
  • Article   3.29 Transitional Provisions for Goods In Transit 4
  • Chapter   4 CUSTOMS PROCEDURES AND TRADE FACILITATION 4
  • Article   4.1 Definitions 4
  • Article   4.2 Scope 4
  • Article   4.3 Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation 4
  • Article   4.4 Customs Cooperation 4
  • Article   4.5 Transparency and Publication 4
  • Article   4.6 Data and Documentation 4
  • Article   4.7 Simplified Customs Procedures 4
  • Article   4.8 Expedited Shipments 4
  • Article   4.10 Perishable Goods 4
  • Article   4.11 Risk Management 4
  • Article   4.12 Advance Rulings 4
  • Article   4.10 Perishable Goods 5
  • Article   4.11 Risk Management 5
  • Article   4.12 Advance Rulings 5
  • Article   4.13 Customs Valuation 5
  • Article   4.14 Single Window  (4) 5
  • Article   4.15 Authorised Economic Operator  (5) 5
  • Article   4.16 Customs Brokers 5
  • Article   4.17 Review and Appeal 5
  • Article   4.18 Penalties 5
  • Article   4.19 Transit and Transportation 5
  • Article   4.20 Post Clearance Audit. 5
  • Article   4.21 Confidentiality 5
  • Article   4.22 Rules of Origin and Customs and Trade Facilitation Working Group 5
  • Chapter   5 SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES 5
  • Article   5.1 Definitions. 5
  • Article   5.2 Scope 5
  • Article   5.3 Objectives 5
  • Article   5.4 Affirmation of the SPS Agreement 5
  • Article   5.5 Competent Authorities and Contact Points 5
  • Article   5.6 Equivalence 5
  • Article   5.7 Recognition of Pest Freedom 5
  • Article   5.8 Risk Analysis 5
  • Article   5.9 Audit  (2) 5
  • Article   5.10 Trade Conditions 6
  • Article   5.11 Emergency Measures 6
  • Article   5.12 Import Checks and Fees 6
  • Article   5.13 Official Certification 6
  • Article   5.14 Cooperation on Antimicrobial Resistance 6
  • Article   5.15 Transparency, Notification, and Information Exchange 6
  • Article   5.16 Technical Working Groups 6
  • Article   5.17 Technical Consultations 6
  • Article   5.18 Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Sub-Committee 6
  • Article   5.19 Dispute Settlement 6
  • Chapter   6 ANIMAL WELFARE 6
  • Article   6.1 Objectives 6
  • Article   6.2 General Provisions 6
  • Article   6.3 Right to Regulate and Improvement of Farmed Animal Welfare 6
  • Article   6.4 Cooperation 6
  • Article   6.5 Animal Welfare Working Group 7
  • Article   6.6 Dispute Settlement 7
  • Chapter   7 TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE 7
  • Section   A General Provisions 7
  • Article   7.1 Definitions 7
  • Article   7.2 Objectives 7
  • Article   7.3 Scope 7
  • Article   7.4 Incorporation of Certain Provisions of the TBT Agreement 7
  • Article   7.5 Cooperation 7
  • Article   7.6 International Standards, Guides, and Recommendations 7
  • Article   7.7 Equivalency of Technical Regulation 7
  • Article   7.8 Conformity Assessment 7
  • Article   7.9 Transparency 7
  • Article   7.10 Contact Points 7
  • Article   7.11 Technical Discussions 7
  • Article   7.12 Annexes and Implementing Arrangements 7
  • Article   7.13 Market Surveillance 7
  • Article   7.14 Marking and Labelling 7
  • Section   B Sector-Specific Provisions 7
  • Article   7.15 Cosmetic Products 7
  • Article   7.16 Medicinal Products 7
  • Article   7.17 Medical Devices 7
  • Chapter   8 TRADE REMEDIES 8
  • Section   A General Provisions 8
  • Article   8.1 Definitions 8
  • Article   8.2 Dispute Settlement 8
  • Section   B Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties 8
  • Article   8.3 General Provisions 8
  • Article   8.4 Transparency 8
  • Article   8.5 Lesser Duty 8
  • Article   8.6 Public Interest 8
  • Section   C Global Safeguards 8
  • Article   8.7 General Provisions 8
  • Article   8.8 Transparency 8
  • Section   D Bilateral Safeguards 8
  • Article   8.9 Adoption of Bilateral Safeguard 8
  • Article   8.10 Duration and Scope 8
  • Article   8.11 Investigation Procedure 8
  • Article   8.12 Notification and Consultation 8
  • Article   8.13 Provisional Adoption of Bilateral Safeguard 8
  • Article   8.14 Compensation 8
  • Article   8.15 Non-Cumulation 8
  • Chapter   9 CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN SERVICES 8
  • Article   9.1 Definitions 8
  • Article   9.2 Objectives. 8
  • Article   9.3 Scope 8
  • Article   9.4 Market Access 8
  • Article   9.5 National Treatment 9
  • Article   9.6 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment 9
  • Article   9.7 Local Presence 9
  • Article   9.8 Non-Conforming Measures 9
  • Article   9.9 Payments and Transfers 9
  • Article   9.10 Subsidies 9
  • Article   9.11 Denial of Benefits 9
  • Article   9.12 Recognition 9
  • Article   9.13 Development Cooperation 9
  • Article   9.14 Services and Investment Sub-Committee 9
  • Chapter   10 DOMESTIC REGULATION 9
  • Article   10.1 Definitions 9
  • Article   10.2 Scope 9
  • Article   10.3 Administration of Measures of General Application 9
  • Article   10.4 Development of Measures 9
  • Article   10.5 Submission of Applications 9
  • Article   10.6 Application Timeframes 9
  • Article   10.7 Electronic Applications and Acceptance of Copies 9
  • Article   10.8 Processing of Applications 9
  • Article   10.9 Fees 9
  • Article   10.10 Examinations 9
  • Article   10.11 Objectivity, Impartiality, and Independence 9
  • Article   10.12 Publication and Information Available 9
  • Article   10.13 Review Procedures for Administrative Decisions 10
  • Article   10.14 Technical Standards 10
  • Article   10.15 Limited Number of Licences 10
  • Article   10.16 Opportunity to Comment Before Entry Into Force 10
  • Article   10.17 Enquiry Points 10
  • Chapter   11 FINANCIAL SERVICES 10
  • Article   11.1 Definitions 10
  • Article   11.2 Scope 10
  • Article   11.3 Specific Exceptions 10
  • Article   11.4 Prudential Exception 10
  • Article   11.5 National Treatment 10
  • Article   11.6 Market Access 10
  • Article   11.7 Financial Data and Information  (4) 10
  • Article   11.8 Payment and Clearing 10
  • Article   11.9 Self-Regulatory Organisations 10
  • Article   11.10 Senior Management and Boards of Directors 10
  • Article   11.11 Transparency 10
  • Article   11.12 Financial Services New to the Territory of a Party 11
  • Article   11.13 Diversity In Finance 11
  • Article   11.14 Sustainable Finance 11
  • Article   11.15 Financial Services Dispute Settlement 11
  • Article   11.16 Institutional 11
  • Article   11.17 Consultation 11
  • Article   11.18 Recognition of Prudential Measures 11
  • Article   11.19 Non-Conforming Measures 11
  • Article   11.20 Provision of Back-Office Functions 11
  • Chapter   12 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 11
  • Article   12.1 Definitions 11
  • Article   12.2 Objectives 11
  • Article   12.3 Scope 11
  • Article   12.4 Approaches to Regulation 12
  • Article   12.5 Access and Use 12
  • Article   12.6 Access to Essential Facilities 12
  • Article   12.7 Interconnection 12
  • Article   12.8 Interconnection with Major Suppliers 12
  • Article   12.9 Number Portability 12
  • Article   12.10 Scarce Resources 12
  • Article   12.11 Competitive Safeguards on Major Suppliers 12
  • Article   12.12 Treatment by Major Suppliers 12
  • Article   12.13 Regulatory Principles 12
  • Article   12.14 Authorisation  (4) 12
  • Article   12.15 Transparency 12
  • Article   12.16 Universal Service Obligation 12
  • Article   12.17 International Mobile Roaming Services 12
  • Article   12.18 Dispute Resolution 12
  • Article   12.19 Confidentiality 12
  • Article   12.20 Flexibility In the Choice of Technology 12
  • Article   12.21 Cooperation 12
  • Chapter   13 TEMPORARY ENTRY OF BUSINESS PERSONS 12
  • Article   13.1 Definitions 12
  • Article   13.2 Objectives 12
  • Article   13.3 Scope 12
  • Article   13.4 Application Procedures 12
  • Article   13.5 Grant of Temporary Entry 13
  • Article   13.6 Provision of Information 13
  • Article   13.7 Institutional Arrangements 13
  • Article   13.8 Relation to other Chapters 13
  • Article   13.9 Dispute Settlement 13
  • Article   13.10 Cooperation on Return and Readmissions 13
  • Chapter   14 INVESTMENT 13
  • Article   14.1 Objectives 13
  • Article   14.2 Definitions 13
  • Article   14.3 Scope 13
  • Article   14.4 Relation to other Chapters 13
  • Article   14.5 Market Access 13
  • Article   14.6 National Treatment 13
  • Article   14.7 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment 13
  • Article   14.8 Performance Requirements 13
  • Article   14.9 Senior Management and Boards of Directors 13
  • Article   14.10 Non-Conforming Measures 13
  • Article   14.11 Minimum Standard of Treatment  (14) 14
  • Article   14.12 Treatment In Case of Armed Conflict or Civil Strife 14
  • Article   14.13 Transfers 14
  • Article   14.14 Expropriation and Compensation  (15) 14
  • Article   14.15 Subrogation 14
  • Article   14.16 Special Formalities and Disclosure of Information 14
  • Article   14.17 Denial of Benefits 14
  • Article   14.18 Investment and Environmental, Health, and other Regulatory Objectives 14
  • Article   14.19 Corporate Social Responsibility 14
  • Annex 14A  CUSTOMARY INTERNATIONAL LAW 14
  • Annex 14 B  EXPROPRIATION 14
  • Chapter   15 DIGITAL TRADE 14
  • Article   15.1 Definitions 14
  • Article   15.2 Objectives 14
  • Article   15.3 Scope and General Provisions 14
  • Article   15.4 Customs Duties 14
  • Article   15.5 Conclusion of Contracts by Electronic Means 14
  • Article   15.6 Domestic Electronic Transactions Framework 15
  • Article   15.7 Electronic Authentication 15
  • Article   15.8 Digital Identities 15
  • Article   15.9 Electronic Invoicing 15
  • Article   15.10 Paperless Trading 15
  • Article   15.11 Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Messages 15
  • Article   15.12 Commercial Information and Communication Technology Products That UseCryptography 15
  • Article   15.13 Personal Information Protection 15
  • Article   15.14 Cross-Border Transfer of Information by Electronic Means 15
  • Article   15.15 Location of Computing Facilities 15
  • Article   15.16 Open Internet Access 15
  • Article   15.17 Open Government Data 15
  • Article   15.18 Cooperation on Cyber Security Matters 15
  • Article   15.19 Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies 15
  • Article   15.20 Digital Inclusion 15
  • Article   15.21 Cooperation 15
  • Article   15.22 Review 15
  • Chapter   16 GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT 15
  • Article   16.1 Definitions 15
  • Article   16.2 Scope 16
  • Article   16.3 General Exceptions 16
  • Article   16.4 General Principles 16
  • Article   16.5 Information on the Procurement System 16
  • Article   16.6 Notices 16
  • Article   16.7 Conditions for Participation 16
  • Article   16.8 Qualification of Suppliers 16
  • Article   16.9 Technical Specifications and Tender DocumentationTechnical Specifications 17
  • Article   16.10 Environmental, Social, and Labour Considerations 17
  • Article   16.11 Facilitation of Participation by SMEs 17
  • Article   16.12 Time Periods 17
  • Article   16.13 Negotiation 17
  • Article   16.14 Limited Tendering 17
  • Article   16.15 Electronic Auctions 17
  • Article   16.16 Treatment of Tenders and Awarding of Contracts 17
  • Article   16.17 Transparency of Procurement Information 17
  • Article   16.18 Ensuring Integrity In Procurement Practices 18
  • Article   16.19 Disclosure of Information 18
  • Article   16.20 Domestic Review Procedures 18
  • Article   16.21 Modifications and Rectifications of Annex 18
  • Article   16.22 Government Procurement Working Group 18
  • Article   16.23 Further Negotiations 18
  • Chapter   17 Intellectual Property 18
  • Section   A General Provisions 18
  • Article   17.1 Definitions 18
  • Article   17.2 Objectives 18
  • Article   17.3 Principles 18
  • Article   17.4 Understandings In Respect of this Chapter 18
  • Article   17.5 Nature and Scope of Obligations 18
  • Article   17.6 Understandings Regarding Certain Public Health Measures 18
  • Article   17.7 National Treatment 18
  • Article   17.8 International Agreements 18
  • Article   17.9 Transparency 19
  • Article   17.10 Application of Chapter to Existing Subject Matter and Prior Acts 19
  • Article   17.11 Exhaustion of Intellectual Property Rights 19
  • Section   B Cooperation 19
  • Article   17.12 Contact Points 19
  • Article   17.13 Cooperation and Dialogue 19
  • Article   17.14 Intellectual Property Working Group 19
  • Article   17.15 Patent Cooperation and Work Sharing 19
  • Article   17.16 Cooperation on Request 19
  • Section   C Intellectual Property and Issues Related to Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Cultural Expressions 19
  • Article   17.17 Cooperation 19
  • Article   17.18 Patent Examination and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources 19
  • Article   17.19 WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore 19
  • Article   17.20 Section Review 19
  • Section   D Trade Marks 19
  • Article   17.21 Types of Signs Registrable as Trade Marks 19
  • Article   17.22 Rights Conferred 19
  • Article   17.23 Exceptions 19
  • Article   17.24 Well-Known Trade Marks 19
  • Article   17.25 Procedural Aspects of Examination, Opposition, and Cancellation 19
  • Article   17.26 Bad Faith Applications 19
  • Article   17.27 Electronic Trade Marks Systems 19
  • Article   17.28 Term of Protection for Trade Marks 19
  • Article   17.29 Efforts Toward the Harmonisation of Trade Mark Systems 19
  • Article   17.30 Domain Names 19
  • Article   17.28 Term of Protection for Trade Marks 19
  • Article   17.29 Efforts Toward the Harmonisation of Trade Mark Systems 19
  • Article   17.30 Domain Names 19
  • Section   E Geographical Indications 19
  • Article   17.31 Scope of Application of this Section 19
  • Article   17.32 Recognition and Protection of Geographical Indications 19
  • Article   17.33 Consultations on Recognition and Protection of Geographical Indications 19
  • Article   17.34 Alternative Review of this Section 20
  • Article   17.35 Lists of Geographical Indications 20
  • Section   F Registered Designs 20
  • Article   17.36 Protection of Registered Designs 20
  • Article   17.37 Duration of Protection 20
  • Article   17.38 Electronic Industrial Design System 20
  • Article   17.39 Relationship to Copyright 20
  • Article   17.40 International Registration of Industrial Designs 20
  • Section   G Copyright and Related Rights 20
  • Article   17.41 Authors 20
  • Article   17.42 Performers 20
  • Article   17.43 Producers of Phonograms 20
  • Article   17.44 Broadcasting Organisations 20
  • Article   17.45 Broadcasting and Communication to the Public of Phonograms Published for Commercial Purposes  (16) 20
  • Article   17.46 Artist's Resale Right 20
  • Article   17.47 Limitations and Exceptions 20
  • Article   17.48 Term of Protection 20
  • Article   17.49 Collective Management Organisations 20
  • Article   17.50 Technological Protection Measures 20
  • Article   17.51 Rights Management Information 20
  • Section   H Patents 20
  • Article   17.52 Rights Conferred 20
  • Article   17.53 Patentable Subject Matter 20
  • Article   17.54 Exceptions 20
  • Article   17.55 Regulatory Review Exception 20
  • Article   17.56 Other Use without Authorisation of the Right Holder 20
  • Article   17.57 Amendments, Corrections, and Observations 20
  • Article   17.58 Publication of Patent Applications 20
  • Article   17.59 Information Relating to Published Patent Applications and Granted Patents 20
  • Article   17.60 Conditions on Patent Applicants 20
  • Section   I Undisclosed Test or other Data 20
  • Article   17.61 Protection of Undisclosed Test or other Data for Agricultural Chemical Products 20
  • Article   17.62 Protection of Undisclosed Test or other Data for Pharmaceutical Products 21
  • Section   J Trade Secrets 21
  • Article   17.63 Trade Secrets 21
  • Section   K Enforcement 21
  • Subsection   K.1 Enforcement - General Obligations 21
  • Article   17.64 General Obligations 21
  • Subsection   K.2 Enforcement - Civil Remedies 21
  • Article   17.65 Entitled Applicants 21
  • Article   17.66 Provisional Measures for Preserving Evidence 21
  • Article   17.67 Provisional and Precautionary Measures 21
  • Article   17.68 Safeguards 21
  • Article   17.69 Right to Information 21
  • Article   17.70 Injunctions 21
  • Article   17.71 Corrective Measures 21
  • Article   17.72 Damages 21
  • Article   17.73 Costs 21
  • Subsection   K.3 Enforcement - Border Measures 21
  • Article   17.74 Border Measures 21
  • Subsection   K.4 Enforcement - Criminal Remedies 21
  • Article   17.75 Criminal Offences 21
  • Article   17.76 Penalties 21
  • Article   17.77 Seizure, Forfeiture, and Destruction 21
  • Article   17.78 Ex Officio Enforcement 22
  • Article   17.79 Liability of Legal Persons 22
  • Subsection   K.5 Enforcement In the Digital Environment 22
  • Article   17.80 General Obligations on Enforcement In the Digital Environment 22
  • Article   17.81 Limitations on Liability of Online Service Providers 22
  • Article   17.82 Blocking Orders 22
  • Article   17.83 Procedures for Domain Registries 22
  • Article   17.84 Disclosure of Information 22
  • Subsection   K.6 Enforcement Practices with Respect to Intellectual Property Rights 22
  • Article   17.85 Transparency of Judicial Decisions and Administrative Rulings 22
  • Article   17.86 Voluntary Stakeholder Initiatives 22
  • Article   17.87 Public Awareness 22
  • Article   17.88 Specialised Enforcement Expertise, Information and Domestic Coordination 22
  • Article   17.89 Environmental Considerations In Destruction and Disposal of Infringing Goods 22
  • Chapter   18 COMPETITION 22
  • Article   18.1 Objectives 22
  • Article   18.2 Competition Law and Authorities 22
  • Article   18.3 Procedural Fairness 22
  • Article   18.4 Private Rights of Action 22
  • Article   18.5 Cooperation 22
  • Article   18.6 Transparency 22
  • Article   18.7 Consultation 22
  • Article   18.8 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement 22
  • Chapter   19 STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES AND DESIGNATED MONOPOLIES 22
  • Article   19.1 Definitions 22
  • Article   19.2 Scope  (8) 22
  • Article   19.3 Delegated Authority 23
  • Article   19.4 Non-Discriminatory Treatment and Commercial Considerations 23
  • Article   19.5 Legal and Regulatory Framework 23
  • Article   19.6 Non-Commercial Assistance 23
  • Article   19.7 Adverse Effects 23
  • Article   19.8 Injury 23
  • Article   19.9 Transparency 23
  • Article   19.10 Technical Cooperation 23
  • Article   19.11 Contact Points 23
  • Article   19.12 Exceptions 23
  • Article   19.13 Process for Developing Information 24
  • Chapter   20 CONSUMER PROTECTION 24
  • Article   20.1 Objectives 24
  • Article   20.2 Consumer Protection Law 24
  • Article   20.3 Online Consumer Protection 24
  • Article   20.4 Transparency 24
  • Article   20.5 Consumer Redress In Cross-Border Transactions 24
  • Article   20.6 Cooperation 24
  • Article   20.7 Consultations 24
  • Chapter   21 GOOD REGULATORY PRACTICE AND REGULATORY COOPERATION 24
  • Article   21.1 Definitions 24
  • Article   21.2 General Principles 24
  • Article   21.3 Internal Coordination Processes and Mechanisms 24
  • Article   21.4 Public Consultation 24
  • Article   21.5 Impact Assessment 24
  • Article   21.6 Access to Regulatory Measures 24
  • Article   21.7 Periodic Review of Measures 24
  • Article   21.8 Cooperation General Provisions 24
  • Article   21.9 Cooperation on Good Regulatory Practice 24
  • Article   21.10 Contact Points on Good Regulatory Practice 24
  • Article   21.11 General Principles on Regulatory Cooperation 24
  • Article   21.12 Regulatory Cooperation Activities 25
  • Article   21.13 Contact Points on Regulatory Cooperation 25
  • Article   21.14 Relation to other Chapters 25
  • Article   21.15 Dispute Settlement 25
  • Chapter   22 ENVIRONMENT 25
  • Article   22.1 Definitions 25
  • Article   22.2 Maori Environmental Concepts 25
  • Article   22.3 Context and Objectives 25
  • Article   22.4 General Commitments 25
  • Article   22.5 Multilateral Environmental Agreements 25
  • Article   22.6 Climate Change 25
  • Article   22.7 Environmental Goods and Services 25
  • Article   22.8 Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Transition to Clean Energy 25
  • Article   22.9 Marine Capture Fisheries (4) 25
  • Article   22.10 Sustainable Agriculture 26
  • Article   22.11 Sustainable Forest Management 26
  • Article   22.12 Conservation of Biological Diversity 26
  • Article   22.13 Resource Efficient and Circular Economy 26
  • Article   22.14 Ozone Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons 26
  • Article   22.15 Air Quality 26
  • Article   22.16 Protection of the Marine Environment from Ship Pollution and Marine Litter 26
  • Article   22.17 Voluntary Mechanisms to Enhance Environmental Performance 26
  • Article   22.18 Responsible Business Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility 26
  • Article   22.19 Cooperation 26
  • Article   22.20 Institutional Arrangements 27
  • Article   22.21 Public Submissions 27
  • Article   22.22 Independent Advisory Groups 27
  • Article   22.23 Environment Consultations 27
  • Article   22.24 Joint Committee Consultations 27
  • Article   22.25 Ministerial Consultations 27
  • Article   22.26 Dispute Resolution 27
  • Chapter   23 TRADE AND LABOUR 27
  • Article   23.1 Definitions 27
  • Article   23.2 Objective 27
  • Article   23.3 Statement of Shared Commitment 27
  • Article   23.4 Right to Regulate and Levels of Protection 27
  • Article   23.5 Labour Rights  (1) 27
  • Article   23.6 Trade and Labour 27
  • Article   23.7 Decent Work 27
  • Article   23.8 Non-Discrimination and Gender Equality In the Workplace 27
  • Article   23.9 Modern Slavery 27
  • Article   23.10 Corporate Social Responsibility and Responsible Business Conduct 27
  • Article   23.11 Labour Cooperation 27
  • Article   23.12 Public Awareness 27
  • Article   23.13 Procedural Guarantees 27
  • Article   23.14 Advisory Groups 27
  • Article   23.15 Public Submissions 27
  • Article   23.16 Contact Points 28
  • Article   23.17 Labour Sub-Committee 28
  • Article   23.18 Labour Consultations 28
  • Article   23.19 Joint Committee Consultations 28
  • Article   23.20 Ministerial Consultations 28
  • Article   23.21 Consultation Procedure 28
  • Article   23.22 Dispute Settlement 28
  • Chapter   24 SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES 28
  • Article   24.1 General Principles 28
  • Article   24.2 Information Sharing 28
  • Article   24.3 Cooperation to Increase Trade and Investment Opportunities for SMEs 28
  • Article   24.4 Cooperation on Implementation of this Agreement 28
  • Article   24.5 SME Contact Points 28
  • Article   24.6 Obligations In the Agreement That Benefit SMEs 28
  • Article   24.7 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement 28
  • Chapter   25 TRADE AND GENDER EQUALITY 28
  • Article   25.1 Maori Terminology 28
  • Article   25.2 Objectives 28
  • Article   25.3 General Commitments 28
  • Article   25.4 International Instruments 28
  • Article   25.5 Cooperation 28
  • Article   25.6 Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee 29
  • Article   25.7 Contact Points 29
  • Article   25.8 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement 29
  • Chapter   26 MAORI TRADE AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION 29
  • Article   26.1 Maori Terminology 29
  • Article   26.2 Context and Purpose 29
  • Article   26.3 International Instruments 29
  • Article   26.4 Provisions Across the Agreement Benefitting Maori 29
  • Article   26.5 Cooperation Activities 29
  • Article   26.6 Recognition of Haka Ka Mate 29
  • Article   26.7 Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee 29
  • Article   26.8 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement 29
  • Chapter   27 TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT 29
  • Article   27.1 General Provisions 29
  • Article   27.2 Cooperation 29
  • Article   27.3 Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee 29
  • Article   27.4 Contact Points 29
  • Article   27.5 Dispute Settlement 29
  • Chapter   28 ANTI-CORRUPTION 29
  • Article   28.1 Definitions 29
  • Article   28.2 Scope 29
  • Article   28.3 Measures to Prevent and Combat Bribery and Corruption 29
  • Article   28.4 Persons That Report Bribery or Corruption Offences 30
  • Article   28.5 Promoting Integrity Among Public Officials 30
  • Article   28.6 Participation of Private Sector and Civil Society 30
  • Article   28.7 Application and Enforcement of Measures to Prevent and Combat Bribery and Corruption 30
  • Article   28.8 Relation to other Agreements 30
  • Article   28.9 Cooperation, Consultation, and Dispute Settlement 30
  • Chapter   29 TRANSPARENCY 30
  • Article   29.1 DefinitionsFor the Purposes of this Chapter: 30
  • Article   29.2 Publication 30
  • Article   29.3 Administrative Proceedings 30
  • Article   29.4 Review and Appeal  (1) 30
  • Article   29.5 Provision of Information 30
  • Article   29.6 Accessible and Open Government 30
  • Chapter   30 INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS 30
  • Article   30.1 Establishment of the Joint Committee 30
  • Article   30.2 Functions of the Joint Committee 30
  • Article   30.3 General Review 30
  • Article   30.5 Contact Points 30
  • Article   30.6 Exchange of Information 30
  • Article   30.7 Domestic Engagement 30
  • Article   30.8 Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee 30
  • Article   30.9 Sub-Committees 31
  • Article   30.10 Working Groups 31
  • Chapter   31 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT 31
  • Article   31.1 Definitions 31
  • Article   31.2 Objective 31
  • Article   31.3 Cooperation 31
  • Article   31.4 Scope 31
  • Article   31.5 Consultations 31
  • Article   31.6 Establishment of a Panel 31
  • Article   31.7 Composition of a Panel 31
  • Article   31.8 Qualifications of ArbitratorsAll Arbitrators Shall: 31
  • Article   31.9 Functions of a Panel 31
  • Article   31.10 Terms of Reference of a Panel 31
  • Article   31.11 Rules of Interpretation of a Panel 31
  • Article   31.12 Reports of a Panel 31
  • Article   31.13 Compliance with the Final Report 31
  • Article   31.14 Compliance Review 32
  • Article   31.15 Temporary Remedies In Case of Non-Compliance 32
  • Article   31.16 Compliance Review after the Adoption of Temporary Remedies 32
  • Article   31.17 Administration of the Dispute Settlement Procedure 32
  • Article   31.18 Choice of Forum 32
  • Article   31.19 Cases of Urgency 32
  • Article   31.20 Good Offices, Conciliation, and Mediation 32
  • Article   31.21 Mutually Agreed Solution 32
  • Article   31.22 Suspension and Termination of Proceedings 32
  • Article   31.23 Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct 32
  • Article   31.24 Time Periods 32
  • Article   31.25 Expenses 32
  • Annex 31 A  RULES OF PROCEDURE 32
  • Appendix 31 A-a  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 33
  • Appendix 31 A-b  DECLARATION OF NON-DISCLOSURE 33
  • Annex 31 B  CODE OF CONDUCT 33
  • Section   A Provision of Code of Conduct 33
  • Section   B Governing Principles 33
  • Section   C Disclosure Obligations 33
  • Section   D Performance of Duties 33
  • Section   E Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators 33
  • Section   F Duties of Former Arbitrators 33
  • Section   G Maintenance of Confidentiality 33
  • Section   H Responsibilities of Experts, Assistants, Staff, and ADR Providers 33
  • Appendix 31 B-a  INITIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 33
  • Chapter   32 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS 33
  • Article   32.1 General Exceptions 33
  • Article   32.2 Security Exceptions 33
  • Article   32.3 Measures to Safeguard the Balance of Payments 33
  • Article   32.4 Taxation Measures 33
  • Article   32.5 Treaty of Waitangi 34
  • Article   32.6 The National Health Service of the United Kingdom and the New Zealand Health and Disability System 34
  • Article   32.7 Disclosure of Information 34
  • Article   32.8 Confidentiality 34
  • Chapter   33 FINAL PROVISIONS 34
  • Article   33.1 Annexes, Appendices, and Footnotes 34
  • Article   33.2 Amended or Successor International Agreements 34
  • Article   33.3 Amendments 34
  • Article   33.4 Termination 34
  • Article   33.5 Laws and Regulations and Their Amendments 34
  • Article   33.6 Territorial Extension 34
  • Article   33.7 Territorial Disapplication 34
  • Article   33.8 Entry Into Force 34
  • Annex I  CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN SERVICES AND INVESTMENT. NON-CONFORMING MEASURES 34
  • Annex I  Schedule of New Zealand 34
  • Annex I  Schedule of the United Kingdom 35
  • Annex II  CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN SERVICES AND INVESTMENT. NON-CONFORMING MEASURES 35
  • Annex II  Schedule of New Zealand 36
  • Annex II  Schedule of the United Kingdom 39