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(ii) sharing the outcomes of any monitoring conducted under Chapter 27 (Trade and Development);

(iii) cooperating with other subsidiary bodies established under this Agreement, as appropriate, to contribute to the advancement of trade and development outcomes under this Agreement; and

(iv) considering any recommendations received from the contact points established under Article 27.4 (Contact Points - Trade and Development);

(e) with respect to Chapter 25 (Trade and Gender Equality),

(i) determining, facilitating, and monitoring the cooperative activities described in Article 25.5 (Cooperation - Trade and Gender Equality) including those which build the evidence base for interventions that address the barriers that may exist for women in international trade. The activities shall be carried out with the inclusive participation of women;

(ii) sharing the outcomes of any analysis, research, or monitoring conducted under Chapter 25 (Trade and Gender Equality);

(iii) cooperating with other subsidiary bodies established under this Agreement, including through joint meetings or by inviting any member of a body to a meeting of the Sub-Committee as the Sub-Committee considers appropriate, on issues relating to gender equality or women's economic empowerment, while avoiding duplication of other bodies;

(iv) facilitating communication with and the participation of civil society, workers, women business owners, and entrepreneurs, and, in the case of New Zealand, wahine Maori, (2) in the activities of the Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee, and seeking advice from appropriately qualified experts and stakeholders; and

(v) encouraging a gender perspective through the integration of gender-related monitoring, considerations, and activities across the implementation of this Agreement, including through cooperation with other subsidiary bodies established under this Agreement, where appropriate;

(f) with respect to Chapter 24 (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), consider any recommendations received from the contact points established under Article 24.5 (SME Contact Points - Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises); and

(g) performing any other functions as the Parties may decide.

3. The Sub-Committee shall meet within one year of the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter as mutually agreed by the Parties. The Sub- Committee shall be co-chaired by representatives of each Party and may meet physically or virtually as mutually agreed.

4. The Sub-Committee may, on agreement of the Parties, hold a meeting to consider issues arising out of, exclusively, Chapter 25 (Trade and Gender Equality) or Chapter 27 (Trade and Development). In this case, only the representatives of the Parties responsible for the implementation and operation of the relevant Chapter may attend the meeting.

5. Any decisions or reports of the Sub-Committee shall be adopted by mutual agreement of the representative of the Parties.

6. The Sub Committee shall report to the Joint Committee with respect to its activities under this Article.

(1) "Tikanga Maori" refers to Maori protocols, customs, and normal practice.
(2) For greater certainty, "wahine Maori" has the meaning given in Article 25.1 (Maori Terminology - Trade and Gender Equality).

Article 30.9. Sub-Committees

1. The following sub-committees are hereby established under the auspices of the Joint Committee:

(a) the Trade in Goods Sub-Committee, the functions of which are set out in Article 2.17 (Trade in Goods Sub-Committee - National Treatment and Market Access for Goods);

(b) the Environment and Climate Change Sub-Committee, the functions of which are set out in Article 22.20 (Institutional Arrangements - Environment);

(c) the Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee, the functions of which are set out in Article 30.8 (Inclusive Trade Sub-Committee);

(d) the Labour Sub-Committee, the functions of which are set out in Article 23.17 (Labour Sub-Committee - Trade and Labour);

(e) the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Sub-Committee, the functions of which are set out in Article 5.18 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Sub-Committee - Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); and

(f) the Services and Investment Sub-Committee, the functions of which are set out in Article 9.14 (Services and Investment Sub-Committee - Cross-Border Trade in Services).

Article 30.10. Working Groups

1. The following working groups are hereby established under the auspices of the Joint Committee:

(a) the Intellectual Property Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Article 17.14 (Intellectual Property Working Group - Intellectual Property); and

(b) the Government Procurement Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Article 16.22 (Government Procurement Working Group - Government Procurement).

2. The following working group is hereby established under the auspices of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Sub-Committee:

(a) the Animal Welfare Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Article 6.5 (Animal Welfare Working Group - Animal Welfare).

3. The following working groups are hereby established under the auspices of the Services and Investment Sub-Committee:

(a) the Financial Services Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Article 11.16 (Institutional - Financial Services); and

(b) the Professional Services Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Article 9A.9 (Professional Services Working Group - Professional Services and Recognition of Professional Qualifications).

4. The following working groups are hereby established under the auspices of the Trade in Goods Sub-Committee:

(a) the Rules of Origin and Customs and Trade Facilitation Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Article 3.17 (Rules of Origin and Customs and Trade Facilitation Working Group - Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures); and

(b) the Wine and Distilled Spirits Working Group, the functions of which are set out in Section C (General Provisions - Wine and Distilled Spirits).

Chapter 31. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

Article 31.1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Chapter, including Annex 31A (Rules of Procedure) and Annex 31B (Code of Conduct):

"ADR provider" means a provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, namely a provider of good offices, a conciliator, or a mediator who provides their services pursuant to Article 31.20 (Good Offices, Conciliation, and Mediation);

"approved person" means an individual who is:

(a) an authorised representative of a Party designated in accordance with Rule 18 of the Rules of Procedure;

(b) an arbitrator;

(c) an assistant; or

(d) an expert;

"arbitrator" means a member of a panel appointed in accordance with Article 31.7 (Composition of a Panel);

"assistant" means a person who, under the terms of appointment and under the direction of an arbitrator or ADR provider, conducts research or provides assistance to that arbitrator or ADR provider;

"candidate" means an individual who is requested to serve as an arbitrator under Article 31.7 (Composition of a Panel);

"Code of Conduct" means the code of conduct referred to in Article 31.23 (Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct) and set out in Annex 31B (Code of Conduct);

"complaining Party" means the Party that requests consultations under Article 31.5 (Consultations);

"confidential information" means information designated as such by a Party;

"designated office" means the office designated in accordance with Article 31.17 (Administration of the Dispute Settlement Procedure);

"document" includes any written matter submitted, delivered, or issued in the course of the panel proceeding, whether in paper or electronic form;

"expert" means an individual or body providing technical information or advice in accordance with Rule 37 of the Rules of Procedure;

"family member" means the partner of an arbitrator or candidate; or a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew of the arbitrator or candidate or partner of the arbitrator or candidate including whole and half blood relatives and step relatives; or the partner of such an individual. A family member also includes any resident of an arbitrator's or candidate's household whom the arbitrator or candidate treats as a member of their family;

"information" means information, however recorded or stored, including information contained in a paper document, electronic file, or oral information;

"non-business day" means, with regard to a Party, Saturday, Sunday, and any other day officially designated by that Party as a public holiday and notified to the other Party's designated office;

"panel" means a panel established under Article 31.6 (Establishment of a Panel);

"proceeding" means the proceeding of the panel, unless otherwise specified;

"responding Party" means the Party to which the request for consultations is made under Article 31.5 (Consultations);

"Rules of Procedure" means the rules of procedure referred to in Article 31.23 (Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct) and set out in Annex 31A (Rules of Procedure); and

"staff" means, in respect of an arbitrator or ADR provider, natural persons under the direction and control of the arbitrator or ADR provider, other than assistants.

Article 31.2. Objective

The objective of this Chapter is to provide an effective, efficient, and transparent process for the settlement of disputes between the Parties concerning their rights and obligations under this Agreement.

Article 31.3. Cooperation

The Parties shall endeavour to agree on the interpretation and application of this Agreement, and shall make every attempt through cooperation, consultations, or other means to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of any matter that might affect its operation or application.

Article 31.4. Scope

1. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Chapter shall apply with respect to the avoidance or settlement of all disputes between the Parties regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement wherever a Party considers that:

(a) an actual or proposed measure of the other Party is inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement;

(b) the other Party has otherwise failed to carry out its obligations under this Agreement; or

(c) any benefit it could reasonably have expected to accrue to it under Chapter 2 (National Treatment and Market Access for Goods), Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures), Chapter 4 (Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation), Chapter 9 (Cross- Border Trade in Services), or Chapter 16 (Government Procurement) is being nullified or impaired as a result of the application of any actual or proposed measure, whether or not that measure is consistent with this Agreement.

2. This Chapter shall apply subject to those special and additional provisions on dispute settlement contained in other Chapters of this Agreement.

Article 31.5. Consultations

1. Each Party shall accord adequate opportunity for consultations with respect to any matter referred to in Article 31.4 (Scope). Any differences shall, as far as possible, be settled by consultation between the Parties in good faith, with a view to reaching a mutually agreed solution.

2. A Party may request consultations pursuant to paragraph 1 by delivering a written request to the other Party, setting out the reasons for the request, including identification of the actual or proposed measure or other matter at issue and the legal basis for the complaint.

3. The responding Party shall reply to the request in writing within seven days after the date of its receipt and shall enter into consultations within a period of no more than:

(a) 15 days after the date of receipt of the request for urgent matters; or

(b) 30 days after the date of receipt of the request for all other matters.

4. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, consultations shall be deemed concluded within:

(a) 30 days of the date of receipt of the request for consultations regarding urgent matters; or

(b) 60 days of the date of receipt of the request for consultations regarding all other matters.

5. The Parties shall make every effort to reach a mutually agreed solution of any matter through consultations. To this end, each Party shall:

(a) provide sufficient factual information to enable a full examination of how the actual or proposed measure or other matter subject to consultations might affect the operation or application of this Agreement;

(b) treat any information exchanged in the course of consultations which is designated by a Party as confidential or proprietary in nature, on the same basis as the Party providing the information; and

(c) endeavour to ensure the participation of personnel of their competent governmental authorities or other regulatory bodies who have responsibility for or expertise in the matter subject to the consultations.

6. Consultations may be held in person or by any technological means available to the Parties. If the consultations are held in person, they shall be held in the capital of the responding Party, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

7. Consultations, and in particular, positions taken by the Parties during consultations, shall be confidential and without prejudice to the rights of a Party in any further proceedings.

8. A Party may request the other Party to make available for the consultations personnel of its government agencies or other regulatory bodies who have expertise in the matter subject to consultations.

Article 31.6. Establishment of a Panel

1. The complaining Party may request the establishment of a panel to consider a dispute arising under this Agreement if:

(a) the responding Party does not reply to a request for, or enter into, consultations within the time period specified under paragraph 3 of Article 31.5 (Consultations);

(b) the Parties agree not to enter into consultations; or

(c) the Parties fail to resolve the dispute through consultations within the time period specified in paragraph 4 of Article 31.5 (Consultations).

2. The request for establishment of a panel shall be made in writing to the responding Party. In the request, the complaining Party shall set out the reasons for the request sufficient to present the problem clearly, including by identifying:

(a) the specific measure at issue;

(b) the legal basis for the complaint, including the provisions of this Agreement alleged to have been breached;

(c) any other relevant provisions;

(d) whether there is a claim for nullification and impairment; and

(e) the factual basis for the complaint.

3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, a panel cannot be established to review a proposed measure.

Article 31.7. Composition of a Panel

1. The panel shall be composed of three arbitrators.

2. Each Party shall appoint an arbitrator within 15 days of the receipt of the request to establish a panel, and shall at the same time nominate up to three candidates to serve as the third arbitrator who shall be the chair of the panel.

3. The Parties shall appoint by common agreement the chair within 30 days of the receipt of the request to establish a panel, taking into account the candidates nominated pursuant to paragraph 2.

4. The chair shall not be a national of, nor have his or her usual place of residence in, nor be employed by, a Party.

5. If all three members of the panel have not been appointed in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 within 30 days of receipt of the request to establish a panel, a Party may request the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration to make the remaining appointments within a further period of 15 days. Any lists of nominees which were provided under paragraph 2 shall also be provided to the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and may be used in making the required appointments.

6. The date of establishment of the panel shall be the date on which the last arbitrator is appointed.

7. Where the original panel is reconvened for the purposes of Article 31.13 (Compliance with the Final Report), Article 31.14 (Compliance Review), Article 31.15 (Temporary Remedies in Case of Non-Compliance), or Article 31.16 (Compliance Review After the Adoption of Temporary Remedies), the panel may comprise only the chair of the original panel ifthe Parties so agree.

Article 31.8. Qualifications of ArbitratorsAll Arbitrators Shall:

(a) have demonstrated expertise or experience in law, international trade, other matters covered by this Agreement, or the resolution of disputes arising under international trade agreements;

(b) be independent of, and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, a Party;

(c) serve in their individual capacities and not take instructions from any organisation or government with regards to matters related to the dispute; and

(d) comply with the Code of Conduct.

Article 31.9. Functions of a Panel

1. The function of a panel established pursuant to Article 31.6 (Establishment ofa Panel) and Article 31.7 (Composition of a Panel) is to make an objective assessment of the matter before it, including an examination of the facts of the case and the applicability of and conformity with this Agreement, and to make the findings and determinations as are called for in its terms of reference and necessary for the resolution of the dispute.

2. A panel shall be established, perform its functions, and conduct its proceedings in a manner consistent with this Agreement and the Rules of Procedure.

3. A panel shall take its decisions by consensus. Ifa panel is unable to reach consensus it may take its decisions by majority vote. A panel shall not disclose which arbitrators are associated with majority or minority opinions.

Article 31.10. Terms of Reference of a Panel

1. Unless the Parties agree otherwise within 20 days of the date of establishment of a panel, the terms of reference of the panel shall be to:

(a) examine, in light of the relevant provisions of this Agreement, the matter referred to in the request for the establishment of a panel under Article 31.6 (Establishment of a Panel);

(b) make findings and determinations, together with the reasons therefor; and

(c) issue a written report in accordance with Article 31.12 (Reports of a Panel).

2. If the Parties agree on other terms of reference, they shall notify the agreed terms of reference to the panel within the time period specified in paragraph 1.

Article 31.11. Rules of Interpretation of a Panel

1. The panel shall interpret this Agreement in accordance with the customary rules of treaty interpretation of public international law, including those codified in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties done at Vienna on 23 May 1969. The panel shall also consider relevant interpretations in panel and Appellate Body reports adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body of the WTO.

2. The findings and determinations of the panel cannot add to or diminish the rights and obligations provided in this Agreement.

Article 31.12. Reports of a Panel

1. The reports of the panel shall be drafted without the presence of the Parties.

2. The panel shall base its reports on the relevant provisions of this Agreement, the submissions and arguments of the Parties, and on any information or advice it has obtained in accordance with Rule 37 of the Rules of Procedure.

3. The panel shall present to the Parties its initial report within 130 days of the date of establishment of the panel, or in cases of urgency, within 70 days of the date of establishment of the panel.

4. The initial report shall contain:

(a) findings of fact;

(b) the determination of the panel as to whether:

(i) the measure at issue is inconsistent with obligations under this Agreement;

(ii) a Party has otherwise failed to carry out its obligations under this Agreement; or

(iii) a Party's measure is causing nullification or impairment;

(c) any other determination requested in the terms of reference; and

(d) the reasons for the findings and determinations.

5. In exceptional cases, if the panel considers that it cannot present its initial report within the time period specified in paragraph 3, it shall inform the Parties in writing of the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report. The panel shall not exceed an additional period of 30 days.

6. A Party may submit written comments on the initial report to the panel within 16 days of receiving the initial report.

7. After considering any written comments from the Parties, the panel may modify its report and make any further examination it considers appropriate.

8. The panel shall present its final report to the Parties, which shall include any dissenting opinion, within 30 days of the date of presentation of the interim report.

9. If in its final report the panel finds that a Party's measure is inconsistent with this Agreement, or is causing nullification or impairment without being inconsistent with this Agreement, it shall include in its findings and determinations a requirement to remove the inconsistency or, in the latter case, to make a mutually satisfactory adjustment in respect of the nullification or impairment. (1)

10. The final report of the panel shall be final and binding on the Parties.

(1) A Party shall not be obliged to withdraw the measure that the panel finds is causing the nullification or impairment.

Article 31.13. Compliance with the Final Report

1. The responding Party shall take any measure necessary to comply promptly and in good faith with the final report pursuant to Article 31.12 (Reports of a Panel).

2. Where it is not practicable to comply immediately, the responding Party shall, within 30 days of the date of issuance of the final report, notify the complaining Party of the length of the reasonable period of time it requires to comply with the final report. The Parties shall endeavour to agree on the length of the reasonable period of time.

3. If the Parties are unable to agree on the reasonable period of time within 30 days of the date of issuance of the final report, the complaining Party may request the original panel (2) to determine the length of the reasonable period of time.

  • 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