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Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. I-37

Sector: Business Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to the following sub-sectors:

(a) leasing or rental services concerning containers;

(b) licensing of intellectual property, including trade marks;

(c) licensing of research and development products;

(d) licensing of entertainment, literary, or artistic originals;

(e) mineral exploration and evaluation;

(f) security system services;

(g) guard services;

(h) investigation service;

(i) security consulting services;

(j) armoured car services; and

(k) other security services.

The reservation with respect to Market Access  (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. I-38

Sector: Maintenance and Repair Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to maintenance and repair services for:

(a) fabricated metal products, machinery, and equipment;

(b) other machinery and equipment;

(c) electrical household appliances;

(d) telecommunication equipment and apparatus;

(e) medical, precision, and optical instruments;

(f) consumer electronics;

(g) commercial and industrial machinery;

(h) elevators and escalators; and

(i) other equipment.

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. II-39

Sector: Health Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to the following sub-sectors:

(a) private health and social services; and

(b) services provided by midwives, nurses, physiotherapists, and para-medical personnel.

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. II-40

Sector: Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to recreational, cultural, and sporting services.

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. II-41

Sector: Transport Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to the following sub-sectors:

(a) pilotage and berthing services;

(b) rental of vessels with crew for maritime transport services;

(c) pushing and towing services (maritime);

(d) local water transport services of passengers;

(e) rental services of water vessels with operator;

(f) cross-border supply of maritime container handling services (7) from the territory of the United Kingdom into the territory of New Zealand. This reservation does not apply to

(i) transhipment (board to board or via the quay); and

(ii) the use of on board cargo handling equipment;

(g) maintenance and repair of vessels;

(h) vessel salvage and refloating services;

(i) internal waterways transport;

(j) supporting services for internal waterway transport;

(k) control, inspection, and surveillance of airport and heliports;

(l) space transport services of passengers;

(m) space transport services of freight;

(n) supporting services for space transport;

(o) supporting services for rail transport services;

(p) road transport services for mail;

(q) maintenance and repair of road transport equipment;

(r) parking lot services;

(s) supporting services for road transport services;

(t) supply of desalinated water to ships berthed at ports or in territorial waters; and

(u) shipbuilding and repairing, and marine engine services.

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

(7) Maritime Container Handling Services means: activities exercised by stevedoring companies, including terminal operators, but not including the direct activities of dockers when this workforce is organised independently of the stevedoring or terminal operator companies. The activities include the organisation and supervision of: (a) the loading/discharging of containers to/from a ship; (b) the lashing/unlashing of containers; and (c) the reception/delivery and safekeeping of containers before shipment or after discharge.

Entry No. II-42

Sector: Utilities Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to the following sub-sectors:

(a) energy services;

(b) oil and other hydrocarbon services;

(c) services supporting the petroleum industry;

(d) services related to oil and gas resources;

(e) services incidental to energy distribution; and

(f) electricity, gas, and water distribution (on own account).

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. II-43

Sector: Other Services

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure in relation to the following sub-sectors:

(a) handicraft industries;

(b) market research and public opinion polling services;

(c) packaging services;

(d) cemeteries and cremation services;

(e) jewellery design;

(f) support services to aquaculture;

(g) services provided to extraterritorial organisations and bodies;

(h) domestic services;

(i) cosmetic treatment, manicuring and pedicuring services;

(j) hairdressing and barbers services;

(k) beauty and physical well-being services;

(l) grant giving services;

(m) services provided by youth organisations;

(n) other civic betterment and community facility support services;

(o) weather forecasting and meteorological services;

(p) services furnished by political organisations;

(q) services furnished by other membership organisations;

(r) services furnished by trade unions;

(s) services furnished by professional organisations;

(t) services furnished by environmental advocacy groups;

(u) other special group advocacy services;

(v) services furnished by human rights organisations;

(w) services furnished by business, employers and professional organisations;

(x) specialty design services (except interior design services);

(y) design originals; and

(z) combined office administration services.

The reservation with respect to Market Access (Investment) only relates to the supply of a service via commercial presence.

Entry No. II-44

Sector: Other services not included elsewhere

Obligations Concerned: National Treatment (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment) Local Presence (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment) Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment) Performance Requirements (Investment) Senior Management and Boards of Directors (Investment)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure with respect to the provision of new services other than those classified in the CPC.

Entry No. II-45

Sector: All sectors – Presence of Natural Persons

Obligations Concerned: Market Access (Cross-Border Trade in Services)

Description: Cross-Border Trade in Services

New Zealand reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure with respect to the supply of a service by the presence of natural persons, subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 (Temporary Entry of Business Persons), that is not inconsistent with New Zealand’s obligations under the GATS.

Annex II. Schedule of the United Kingdom

Introductory Notes

For the avoidance of doubt, and recalling:

(a) subparagraph 3(b) of Article 9.3 (Scope - Cross-Border Trade in Services) and paragraph 5 of Article 14.10 (Non-Conforming Measures - Investment) relating to the exclusion of government procurement; and

(b) subparagraph 3(d) of Article 9.3 (Scope - Cross-Border Trade in Services) and paragraph 6 of Article 14.10 (Non-Conforming Measures - Investment) relating to the exclusion of subsidies or grants provided by a Party,

in relation to Research and Development ("R&D") services, Chapter 9 (Cross-Border Trade in Services) and Chapter 14 (Investment) shall not interfere with the ability of the United Kingdom to grant exclusive rights or authorisations, for publicly funded R&D services, to nationals of the United Kingdom or enterprises of the United Kingdom having their registered office, central administration, or principal place of business in the United Kingdom.

Entry No. II-1 - All sectors

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  • 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
    • Name
    New Zealand - United Kingdom FTA (2022)
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    New Zealand - United Kingdom FTA (2022)
    Signed date
    28 / Feb / 2022
    Date into force
    31 / May / 2023
    Treaty type
    Other International Investment Agreements
    Origin language
    en
    Party ISO codes
    GBR,NZL
    Relationship with other documents
    Type Agreements Date of signature Date of entry in force
    IT_OVERLAP Investment Facilitation for Development (2024)
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