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(g) provisions of te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi, with respect to its interpretation, including as to the nature of the rights and obligations arising under it.

Section SECTION B CONSULTATIONS

Article 26.3. Consultations

1. The Parties shall endeavour to resolve any dispute referred to in Article 26.2 (Scope) by

entering into consultations in good faith, with the aim of reaching a mutually agreed solution.

2. A Party shall seek consultations by means of a written request delivered to the other Party

identifying the measure at issue and the covered provisions that it considers applicable.

3. The Party to which the request for consultations is made (hereinafter referred to as "the Party complained against") shall reply to that request for consultations promptly, but no later than 10 days after the date of its delivery. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, consultations shall be held within 30 days after the date of delivery of the request for consultations, and take place in the territory of the Party complained against. The consultations shall be deemed concluded within 30 days after the date of delivery of the request for consultations, or within 90 days after that date for disputes under Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development), unless the Parties agree to continue consultations.

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4. Consultations on matters of urgency, including those regarding perishable goods, or seasonal goods or services that rapidly lose their trade value, shall be held within 15 days after the date of delivery of the request for consultations. The consultations shall be deemed concluded within

those 15 days, unless the Parties agree to continue consultations.

5. During consultations each Party shall provide sufficient factual information so as to allow a complete examination of the manner in which the measure at issue could affect the application of this Agreement or the Sanitary Agreement. Each Party shall endeavour to ensure the participation of personnel of their competent governmental authorities who have expertise in the matter subject to

the consultations.

6. Indisputes concerning the provisions of Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development) which relate to the multilateral agreements or instruments referred to in Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development), the Parties shall take into account information from the ILO or relevant organisations or bodies established under MEAs in order to promote coherence between the work of the Parties and those relevant organisations or bodies. Where relevant, the Parties shall seek advice from those relevant organisations or bodies, or any other expert or body they deem appropriate. Each Party may seek, if appropriate, the views of the domestic advisory groups referred to in Article 24.6 (Domestic advisory groups) or other expert advice.

7. Consultations, and in particular all information designated as confidential and positions taken

by the Parties during consultations, shall be confidential and without prejudice to the rights of either Party in any further proceedings.

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8.

A measure proposed by a Party, but not yet implemented, may be the subject of consultations

under this Article but may not be the subject of panel procedures under Section C (Panel

procedures) or mediation under Section D (Mediation).

(a)

(b)

(c)

Section SECTION C PANEL PROCEDURES

Article 26.4. Initiation of Panel Procedures

The Party that sought consultations may request the establishment of a panel, if:

the Party complained against does not respond to the request for consultations within 10 days after the date of its delivery;

consultations are not held within the time periods set out in Article 26.3(3) and (4) (Consultations) respectively;

the Parties agree not to have consultations; or

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(d) consultations have been concluded and no mutually agreed solution has been reached. 2. The request for the establishment of a panel (hereinafter referred to as "panel request") shall be made by means of a written request delivered to the other Party, and to any external body entrusted pursuant to paragraph 4, if applicable. The complaining Party shall identify the measure at issue in its panel request, and explain how that measure constitutes a breach of the covered provisions in a manner sufficient to present the legal basis for the complaint clearly. 3. Each Party shall ensure that the panel request is promptly made public. 4. The Trade Committee may decide to entrust an external body with assisting panels under this Chapter, including providing administrative and legal support. The Trade Committee's decision shall also address the costs arising from such entrustment.

Article 26.5. Establishment of a Panel

1. A panel shall be composed of three panellists.

2. Within 15 days after the date of delivery of the panel request, the Parties shall consult in good

faith with a view to agreeing on the composition of the panel.

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3. If the Parties do not agree on the composition of the panel within the time period provided for in paragraph 2, each Party shall appoint a panellist within 10 days after the expiry of the time period provided for in paragraph 2:

(a) from the sub-list of that Party established under Article 26.6 (Lists of panellists); or

(b) for disputes under Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development), from the sub-list of that Party in the TSD list established pursuant to point (b) of Article 26.6(1) (Lists of panellists).

If a Party does not appoint a panellist from its sub-list within the time period provided for in paragraph 3, the co-chair of the Trade Committee from the complaining Party shall select by lot, within 10 days after the expiry of the time period provided for in paragraph 3, the panellist from the sub-list of the Party that has not appointed a panellist. The co-chair of the Trade Committee from the complaining Party may delegate such selection by lot.

4. If the Parties do not agree on the chairperson of the panel within the time period established in paragraph 2, the co-chair of the Trade Committee from the complaining Party shall select by lot, within 10 days after the expiry of that time period, the chairperson of the panel:

(a) from the sub-list of chairpersons established under Article 26.6(2) (Lists of panellists); or

(b) for disputes under Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development), from the sub-list of

chairpersons in the TSD list established pursuant to point (b) of Article 26.6(1) (Lists of panellists).

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The co-chair of the Trade Committee from the complaining Party may delegate such selection by lot.

5. The panel shall be deemed to be established 15 days after the three selected panellists have accepted their appointment in accordance with Rule 10 of Annex 26-A (Rules of procedure for dispute settlement), unless the Parties agree otherwise. Each Party shall promptly make public the date of establishment of the panel.

6. If any of the lists provided for in Article 26.6 (Lists of panellists) have not been established or do not contain sufficient names or contain only names of persons who are not available at the time a panellist is to be selected pursuant to paragraph 3 or 4, the panellists shall be drawn by lot from the individuals who have been formally proposed by one Party or both Parties in accordance with Annex 26-A (Rules of procedure for dispute settlement).

Article 26.6. Lists of Panellists

1. The Trade Committee shall, at its first meeting after the date of entry into force of this Agreement, establish:

(a) alist of individuals who are willing and able to serve as panellists; and

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(b) aseparate list of individuals who are willing and able to serve as panellists in disputes under

Chapter 19. Trade and Sustainable Development) (hereinafter Referred to as "TSD List").2. Each of the Lists Referred to In Points (a) and (b) of Paragraph 1 Shall Be Composed of the

following sub-lists:

(a) _ one sub-list of individuals established on the basis of proposals by the Union;

(b) one sub-list of individuals established on the basis of proposals by New Zealand; and

(c) one sub-list of individuals who are not nationals of either Party and who shall serve as chairperson of the panel.

3. The sub-lists referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2, shall include at least three individuals each. The sub-list referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 shall not have more than six individuals. The Trade Committee shall ensure that those sub-lists are always maintained at this

number of individuals.

4. The Trade Committee may establish additional lists of individuals with expertise in specific sectors covered by this Agreement. Subject to the agreement of the Parties, such additional lists shall be used to compose the panel in accordance with the procedure set out in

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

3.

Article 26.7. Requirements for Panellists

Each panellist shall:

have demonstrated expertise in law, international trade, and other matters covered by this

Agreement;

be independent of, and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, either Party;

serve in their individual capacities and not take instructions from any organisation or

government with regard to matters related to the dispute; and

comply with Annex 26-B (Code of conduct for panellists and mediators).

The chairperson shall also have experience in dispute settlement procedures.

Notwithstanding point (a) of paragraph 1 and paragraph 2, each panellist on the TSD list shall

have specialised knowledge of, or expertise in:

(a)

(b)

labour or environmental law;

issues addressed in the Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development); or

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(c) the resolution of disputes arising under international agreements.

4. In view of the subject matter of a particular dispute, the Parties may agree to derogate from

the requirement listed in point (a) of paragraph 1.

Article 26.8. Functions of the Panel

The panel:

(a) _ shall make an objective assessment of the matter before it, including an objective assessment

of the facts of the case and the applicability of and conformity with the covered provisions; (b) _ shall set out, in its decisions and reports, the findings of facts, the applicability of the covered provisions and the basic rationale behind any findings and recommendations that it makes;

and

(c) should consult regularly with the Parties and provide adequate opportunities for the

development of a mutually agreed solution.

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Article 26.9. Terms of Reference of the Panel

1. Unless the Parties agree otherwise within five days after the date of establishment of the panel, the terms of reference of the panel shall be:

"to examine, in the light of the relevant covered provisions referred to by the Parties, the matter referred to in the panel request, to make findings on the applicability of the covered provisions and the conformity of the measure at issue with those provisions, and to deliver a report in accordance with Articles 26.11 (Interim report) and 26.12 (Final report)." 2. Ifthe Parties agree on terms of reference of the panel other than those set out in paragraph 1, they shall notify the agreed terms of reference of the panel to the panel within the time period set out in paragraph 1.

Article 26.10. Decision on Urgency

1. Ifa Party so requests, the panel shall decide, within 10 days after its establishment, whether

the case concerns matters of urgency.

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2. Ifthe panel decides that the dispute concerns matters of urgency, the applicable time periods set out in Section C (Panel procedures) of this Chapter shall be half the time prescribed therein, except for the time periods referred to in Article 26.5 (Establishment of a panel) and

Article 26.9. Terms of Reference of the Panel).

Article 26.11. Interim Report

1. The panel shall deliver an interim report to the Parties within 90 days after the date of establishment of the panel. If the panel considers that such deadline cannot be met, the chairperson of the panel shall notify the Parties in writing, stating the reasons for the delay and the date on which the panel plans to deliver its interim report. The panel shall, under no circumstances, deliver

its interim report later than 120 days after the date of establishment of the panel. 2. Each Party may deliver to the panel a written request to review precise aspects of the interim

report within 10 days after its delivery. A Party may comment on the other Party's written request within six days after the delivery of such request.

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Article 26.12. Final Report

1. The panel shall deliver its final report to the Parties within 120 days after the date of establishment of the panel. If the panel considers that such deadline cannot be met, the chairperson of the panel shall notify the Parties in writing, stating the reasons for the delay and the date on which the panel plans to deliver its final report. The panel shall, under no circumstances, deliver its final report later than 150 days after the date of establishment of the panel.

2. The final report shall include a discussion on any written request by the Parties on the interim report referred to in Article 26.11(2) (Interim report) and clearly address the comments of the Parties. ARTICLE 26.13 Compliance measures 1. The Party complained against shall take any measure necessary to comply promptly with the

findings and recommendations in the final report in order to bring itself in compliance with the

covered provisions.

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2. The Party complained against shall, no later than 30 days after delivery of the final report, deliver a notification to the complaining Party of the measures which it has taken or which it envisages to take to comply.

3. In addition, as regards disputes under Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development):

(a) the Party complained against shall, no later than 30 days after delivery of the final report, inform its domestic advisory groups referred to in Article 24.6 (Domestic advisory groups) and the contact point of the other Party established pursuant to Article 19.16 (Contact points)

of the measures which it has taken or which it envisages to take to comply; and

(b) the Trade and Sustainable Development Committee shall monitor the implementation of the compliance measures. The domestic advisory groups referred to in Article 24.6 (Domestic advisory groups) may submit observations to the Trade and Sustainable Development

Committee in that regard.

Article 26.14. Reasonable Period of Time

1. If immediate compliance is not possible, the Party complained against shall, no later

than 30 days after the date of delivery of the final report, deliver a notification to the complaining

Party of the length of the reasonable period of time it will require for such compliance. The Parties shall endeavour to agree on the length of the reasonable period of time to comply.

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2. Ifthe Parties have not agreed on the length of the reasonable period of time, the complaining Party may, at the earliest 20 days after the date of delivery of the notification referred to in paragraph 1, request in writing the original panel to determine the length of the reasonable period of time. The panel shall deliver its decision to the Parties within 20 days after the date of delivery of

such request. 3. The Party complained against shall deliver a written notification of its progress in complying with the final report to the complaining Party no later than 30 days before the expiry of the

reasonable period of time.

4. The Parties may agree to extend the reasonable period of time.

Article 26.15. Compliance Review 1. the Party Complained Against Shall, No Later Than at the Date of Expiry of the Reasonable Periodof Time, Deliver a Notification to the Complaining Party of Any Measure That It Has Taken to Comply

with the final report.

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2. Ifthe Parties disagree on the existence or the consistency with the covered provisions of any measure taken to comply, the complaining Party may deliver a request, in writing, to the original panel to decide on the matter. Such request shall identify any measure at issue and explain how that measure constitutes a breach of the covered provisions in a manner sufficient to present the legal basis for the complaint clearly. The panel shall deliver its decision to the Parties within 54 days after the date of delivery of such request.

Article 26.16. Temporary Remedies 1. the Party Complained Against Shall, If Requested by the Complaining Party, Enter Into Consultations with the Complaining Party with a View to Agreeing on Mutually Acceptablecompensation, If:

(a) the Party complained against delivers a notification to the complaining Party that it is not y iP. possible to comply with the final report;

(b) the Party complained against fails to deliver a notification of any measure taken to comply within the deadline as referred to in Article 26.13 (Compliance measures) or before the date

of expiry of the reasonable period of time;

(c) the panel finds that no measure taken to comply exists; or

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(d)

(a)

(b)

the panel finds that the measure taken to comply is inconsistent with the covered provisions.

For disputes under Chapter 19 (Trade and sustainable development) this Article applies if:

a situation set out in point (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 of this Article arises and the final report of the panel pursuant to Article 26.12 (Final report) finds a violation of:

@) = Article 19.3(3) (Multilateral labour standards and agreements); or Gi) Article 19.6(3) (Trade and climate change), if that panel, in its final report, finds that the Party complained against failed to refrain from any action or omission that materially

defeats the object and purpose of the Paris Agreement; or

a situation set out in point (d) of paragraph 1 of this Article arises and the decision of the

  • Chapter   1 INITIAL PROVISIONS 1
  • Article   1.1 Objectives of this Agreement 1
  • Article   1.2 General Definitions 1
  • Article   1.3 WTO Agreements 1
  • Article   1.4 Territorial Application 1
  • Article   1.5 Relation to other International Agreements 1
  • Article   1.6 Establishment of a Free Trade Area 1
  • Chapter   2 NATIONAL TREATMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR GOODS 1
  • Article   2.1 Objective 1
  • Article   2.2 Scope 1
  • Article   2.3 Definitions 1
  • Article   2.4 National Treatment on Internal Taxation and Regulation 1
  • Article   2.5 Elimination of Customs Duties 1
  • Article   2.6 Standstill 1
  • Article   2.7 Export Duties, Taxes or other Charges 1
  • Article   2.8 Fees and Formalities 2
  • Article   2.9 Repaired or Altered Goods 2
  • Article   2.10 Remanufactured Goods 2
  • Article   2.11 Import and Export Restrictions 2
  • Article   2.12 Origin Marking 2
  • Article   2.13 Import Licensing Procedures 2
  • Article   2.14 Export Licensing Procedures 2
  • Article   2.15 Preference Utilisation Rates 2
  • Article   2.16 Temporary Admission 2
  • Article   2.17 Duty-free Entry of Commercial Samples of Negligible Value and Printed Advertising Material 2
  • Article   2.18 Specific Measures Concerning the Management of Preferential Treatment 2
  • Article   2.19 Committee on Trade In Goods 2
  • Article   2.20 Contact Points 2
  • Chapter   3 RULES OF ORIGIN AND ORIGIN PROCEDURES 2
  • Section   A RULES OF ORIGIN 2
  • Article   3.1 Definitions 2
  • Article   3.2 General Requirements for Originating Products 2
  • Article   3.3 Cumulation of Origin 2
  • Article   3.4 Wholly Obtained Products 2
  • Article   3.5 Tolerances 2
  • Article   3.6 Insufficient Working or Processing 3
  • Article   3.7 Unit of Qualification 3
  • Article   3.8 Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment 3
  • Article   3.9 Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale 3
  • Article   3.10 Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools 3
  • Article   3.11 Sets 3
  • Article   3.12 Neutral Elements 3
  • Article   3.13 Accounting Segregation Method for Fungible Materials and Fungible Products 3
  • Article   3.14 Returned Products 3
  • Article   3.15 Non-alteration 3
  • Section   B ORIGIN PROCEDURES 3
  • Article   3.16 Claim for Preferential Tariff Treatment 3
  • Article   3.17 Claim for Preferential Tariff Treatment after Importation 3
  • Article   3.18 Statement on Origin 3
  • Article   3.19 Minor Errors or Minor Discrepancies 3
  • Article   3.20 Importer's Knowledge 3
  • Article   3.21 Record-keeping Requirements 3
  • Article   3.22 Waiver of Procedural Requirements 3
  • Article   3.23 Verification 3
  • Article   3.24 Administrative Cooperation 3
  • Article   3.25 Denial of Preferential Tariff Treatment 3
  • Article   3.26 Confidentiality 4
  • Article   3.27 Administrative Measures and Sanctions 4
  • Section   C FINAL PROVISIONS 4
  • Article   3.28 Ceuta and Melilla 4
  • Article   3.29 Transitional Provisions for Products In Transit or Storage 4
  • Article   3.30 Joint Customs Cooperation Committee 4
  • Chapter   4 CUSTOMS AND TRADE FACILITATION 4
  • Article   4.1 Objectives 4
  • Article   4.2 Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance 4
  • Article   4.3 Customs Provisions and Procedures 4
  • Article   4.4 Release of Goods 4
  • Article   4.5 Perishable Goods 4
  • Article   4.6 Simplified Customs Procedures 4
  • Article   4.7 Transit and Transhipment 4
  • Article   4.8 Risk Management 4
  • Article   4.9 Post-clearance Audit 4
  • Article   4.10 Authorised Economic Operators 4
  • Article   4.11 Publication and Availability of Information 4
  • Article   4.12 Advance Rulings 4
  • Article   4.13 Customs Brokers 5
  • Article   4.14 Customs Valuation 5
  • Article   4.15 Preshipment Inspection Activities 5
  • Article   4.16 Appeal and Review 5
  • Article   4.17 Engagement with the Business Community 5
  • Article   4.18 Joint Customs Cooperation Committee 5
  • Chapter   5 TRADE REMEDIES 5
  • Section   A GENERAL PROVISIONS 5
  • Article   5.1 Non-application of Preferential Rules of Origin 5
  • Article   5.2 Non-application of Dispute Settlement 5
  • Section   B B ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES 5
  • Article   5.3 Transparency 5
  • Article   5.4 Consideration of Public Interest 5
  • Article   5.5 Lesser Duty Rule 5
  • Section   C GLOBAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES 5
  • Article   5.6 Transparency 5
  • Section   D BILATERAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES 5
  • Article   5.7 Definitions 5
  • Article   5.8 Application of a Bilateral Safeguard Measure 5
  • Article   5.9 Standards for a Bilateral Safeguard Measure 5
  • Article   5.10 Provisional Bilateral Safeguard Measures 5
  • Article   5.11 Outermost Regions 5
  • Article   5.12 Compensation and Suspension of Concessions 5
  • Subsection   1 PROCEDURAL RULES APPLICABLE TO BILATERAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES 5
  • Article   5.13 Applicable Law 5
  • Article   5.14 Investigation Procedures 5
  • Article   5.15 Notification and Consultation 5
  • Chapter   6 SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES 5
  • Article   6.1 Objectives and General Provisions 5
  • Article   6.2 Scope 5
  • Article   6.3 Definitions 5
  • Article   6.4 Specific Plant-health-related Conditions 5
  • Article   6.5 Recognition of Pest Freedom 6
  • Article   6.6 Equivalence 6
  • Article   6.7 Trade Conditions and Approval Procedures 6
  • Article   6.8 Certification 6
  • Article   6.9 Transparency, Information Exchange and Technical Consultation 6
  • Article   6.10 Emergency Measures 6
  • Article   6.11 Audits 6
  • Article   6.12 Import Checks and Fees 6
  • Article   6.13 Scientific Robustness and Transparency In Specified Authorisation Processes (1) 6
  • Article   6.14 Antimicrobial Resistance 6
  • Article   6.15 Fraud In Traded Commodities 6
  • Article   6.16 Implementation and Resources 6
  • Article   6.17 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 6
  • Chapter   7 SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 6
  • Article   7.1 Objectives 6
  • Article   7.2 Scope 6
  • Article   7.3 Definition of a Sustainable Food System 6
  • Article   7.4 Cooperation to Improve the Sustainability of Food Systems 6
  • Article   7.5 Additional Provisions 6
  • Article   7.6 Committee on Sustainable Food Systems 7
  • Article   7.7 Contact Points 7
  • Chapter   8 ANIMAL WELFARE 7
  • Article   8.1 Objective 7
  • Article   8.2 General Provisions and Cooperation 7
  • Article   8.3 Technical Working Group on Animal Welfare 7
  • Chapter   9 TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE 7
  • Article   9.1 Objectives 7
  • Article   9.2 Scope 7
  • Article   9.3 Relation to the TBT Agreement 7
  • Article   9.4 Technical Regulations 7
  • Article   9.5 International Standards 7
  • Article   9.6 Standards 7
  • Article   9.7 Conformity Assessment 7
  • Article   9.8 Transparency 7
  • Article   9.9 Marking and Labelling 7
  • Article   9.10 Cooperation on Market Surveillance, Safety and Compliance of Non-food Products 7
  • Article   9.11 Technical Discussions and Consultations 7
  • Article   9.12 Cooperation 7
  • Article   9.13 Prohibition on Animal Testing 8
  • Article   9.14 TBT Chapter Coordinator 8
  • Chapter   10 TRADE IN SERVICES AND INVESTMENT 8
  • Section   A GENERAL PROVISIONS 8
  • Article   10.1 Objectives 8
  • Article   10.2 Scope 8
  • Article   10.3 Definitions 8
  • Section   B INVESTMENT LIBERALISATION 8
  • Article   10.4 Scope 8
  • Article   10.5 Market Access 8
  • Article   10.6 National Treatment 8
  • Article   10.7 Most-favoured-nation Treatment 8
  • Article   10.8 Senior Management and Boards of Directors 8
  • Article   10.9 Performance Requirements 8
  • Article   10.10 Non-conforming Measures 8
  • Article   10.11 Information Requirements 8
  • Article   10.12 Denial of Benefits 8
  • Section   C CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN SERVICES 9
  • Article   10.13 Scope 9
  • Article   10.14 Market Access 9
  • Article   10.15 Local Presence 9
  • Article   10.16 National Treatment 9
  • Article   10.17 Most-favoured-nation Treatment 9
  • Article   10.18 Non-conforming Measures 9
  • Article   10.19 Denial of Benefits 9
  • Section   D ENTRY AND TEMPORARY STAY OF NATURAL PERSONS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES 9
  • Article   10.20 Scope and Definitions 9
  • Article   10.21 Business Visitors for Establishment Purposes and Intra-corporate Transferees 9
  • Article   10.22 Short-term Business Visitors 9
  • Article   10.23 Contractual Service Suppliers and Independent Professionals 9
  • Article   10.24 Non-conforming Measures 9
  • Article   10.25 Transparency 9
  • Section   E REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 9
  • Subsection   1 DOMESTIC REGULATION 9
  • Article   10.26 Scope and Definitions 9
  • Article   10.27 Submission of Applications 9
  • Article   10.28 Application Timeframes 9
  • Article   10.29 Electronic Applications and Acceptance of Copies 9
  • Article   10.30 Processing of Applications 9
  • Article   10.31 Fees 10
  • Article   10.32 Assessment of Qualifications 10
  • Article   10.33 Objectivity, Impartiality and Independence 10
  • Article   10.34 Publication and Information Available 10
  • Article   10.35 Technical Standards 10
  • Article   10.36 Development of Measures 10
  • Article   10.37 Limited Numbers of Licences 10
  • Article   10.38 Review Procedures for Administrative Decisions 10
  • Subsection   2 PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 10
  • Article   10.39 Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications 10
  • Subsection   3 DELIVERY SERVICES 10
  • Article   10.40 Scope and Definitions 10
  • Article   10.41 Universal Service 10
  • Article   10.42 Universal Service Funding 10
  • Article   10.43 Prevention of Market Distortive Practices 10
  • Article   10.44 Licences 10
  • Article   10.45 Independence of the Regulatory Body 10
  • Subsection   4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 10
  • Article   10.46 Scope 10
  • Article   10.47 Definitions 10
  • Article   10.48 Approaches to Regulation 10
  • Article   10.49 Telecommunications Regulatory Authority 10
  • Article   10.50 Authorisation to Provide Telecommunications Networks or Telecommunications Services 10
  • Article   10.51 Interconnection 10
  • Article   10.52 Access and Use 10
  • Article   10.53 Resolution of Telecommunications Disputes 11
  • Article   10.54 Competitive Safeguards on Major Suppliers 11
  • Article   10.55 Interconnection with Major Suppliers 11
  • Article   10.56 Access to Major Suppliers' Essential Facilities 11
  • Article   10.57 Scarce Resources 11
  • Article   10.58 Universal Service 11
  • Article   10.59 Number Portability 11
  • Article   10.60 Confidentiality of Information 11
  • Article   10.61 Telecommunications Connectivity 11
  • Subsection   5 FINANCIAL SERVICES 11
  • Article   10.62 Scope 11
  • Article   10.63 Definitions 11
  • Article   10.64 Prudential Carve-out 11
  • Article   10.65 Disclosure of Information 11
  • Article   10.66 International Standards 11
  • Article   10.67 Financial Services New to the Territory of a Party 11
  • Article   10.68 Self-regulatory Organisations 11
  • Article   10.69 Clearing and Payment Systems 11
  • Subsection   6 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORT SERVICES 11
  • Article   10.70 Scope and Definitions 11
  • Article   10.71 Obligations 11
  • Chapter   11 CAPITAL MOVEMENTS, PAYMENTS AND TRANSFERS 11
  • Article   11.1 Payments and Transfers 11
  • Article   11.2 Capital Movements 11
  • Article   11.3 Application of Laws and Regulations Relating to Capital Movements, Payments and Transfers 11
  • Chapter   12 DIGITAL TRADE 11
  • Section   A GENERAL PROVISIONS 12
  • Article   12.1 Scope 12
  • Article   12.2 Definitions 12
  • Article   12.3 Right to Regulate 12
  • Section   B CROSS-BORDER DATA FLOWS AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION 12
  • Article   12.4 Cross-border Data Flows 12
  • Article   12.5 Protection of Personal Data and Privacy 12
  • Section   C SPECIFIC PROVISIONS 12
  • Article   12.6 Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions 12
  • Article   12.7 No Prior Authorisation 12
  • Article   12.8 Conclusion of Contracts by Electronic Means Unless 12
  • Article   12.9 Electronic Authentication 12
  • Article   12.10 Electronic Invoicing 12
  • Article   12.11 Transfer of or Access to Source Code 12
  • Article   12.12 Consumer Trust Online 12
  • Article   12.13 Unsolicited Direct Marketing Communications 12
  • Article   12.14 Cooperation on Regulatory Matters with Regard to Digital Trade 12
  • Article   12.15 Paperless Trade In Goods 12
  • Article   12.16 Open Internet Access 12
  • Chapter   13 ENERGY AND RAW MATERIALS 12
  • Article   13.1 Objectives 12
  • Article   13.2 Principles 12
  • Article   13.3 Definitions 12
  • Article   13.4 Import and Export Monopolies 12
  • Article   13.5 Export Pricing 12
  • Article   13.6 Domestic Pricing 12
  • Article   13.7 Authorisation for Exploration and Production of Energy Goods and Raw Materials 12
  • Article   13.8 Assessment of Environmental Impact 13
  • Article   13.9 Offshore Risk and Safety 13
  • Article   13.10 Access to Energy Infrastructure for Producers of Renewable Electricity 13
  • Article   13.11 Regulatory Body 13
  • Article   13.12 Cooperation on Standards, Technical Regulations, and Conformity Assessment Procedures 13
  • Article   13.13 Research, Development and Innovation 13
  • Article   13.14 Cooperation on Energy Goods and Raw Materials 13
  • Chapter   14 PUBLIC PROCUREMENT 13
  • Article   14.1 Incorporation of Certain Provisions of the GPA 13
  • Article   14.2 Additional Disciplines 13
  • Article   14.3 Exchange of Statistics 13
  • Article   14.4 Modifications and Rectifications to Coverage 13
  • Article   14.5 Further Negotiations 13
  • Chapter   15 COMPETITION POLICY 13
  • Article   15.1 Competition Principles 13
  • Article   15.2 Competitive Neutrality 13
  • Article   15.3 Economic Activity 13
  • Article   15.4 Legislative Framework 13
  • Article   15.5 Implementation 13
  • Article   15.6 Private Right of Action 13
  • Article   15.7 Cooperation 13
  • Article   15.8 Non-application of Dispute Settlement 13
  • Chapter   16 SUBSIDIES 13
  • Article   16.1 Principles 13
  • Article   16.2 Definitions and Scope 13
  • Article   16.3 Relation to the WTO Agreement 13
  • Article   16.4 Fisheries Subsidies 14
  • Article   16.5 Transparency 14
  • Article   16.6 Consultations 14
  • Article   16.7 Prohibited Subsidies 14
  • Article   16.8 Use of Subsidies 14
  • Article   16.9 Non-application of Dispute Settlement 14
  • Chapter   17 STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES 14
  • Article   17.1 Scope 14
  • Article   17.2 Definitions 14
  • Article   17.3 Relation to the WTO Agreement 14
  • Article   17.4 General Provisions 14
  • Article   17.5 Non-discriminatory Treatment and Commercial Considerations 14
  • Article   17.6 Regulatory Framework 14
  • Article   17.7 Information Exchange 14
  • Chapter   18 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 14
  • Section   A GENERAL PROVISIONS 14
  • Article   18.1 Objectives 14
  • Article   18.2 Scope 14
  • Article   18.3 Definitions 14
  • Article   18.4 International Agreements 14
  • Article   18.5 Exhaustion 15
  • Article   18.6 National Treatment 15
  • Article   18.7 TRIPS Agreement and Public Health 15
  • Section   B STANDARDS CONCERNING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 15
  • Subsection   1 COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS 15
  • Article   18.8 Authors 15
  • Article   18.9 Performers 15
  • Article   18.10 Producers of Phonograms 15
  • Article   18.11 Broadcasting Organisations 15
  • Article   18.12 Broadcasting and Communication to the Public of Phonograms Published for Commercial Purposes (1) 15
  • Article   18.13 Term of Protection (1) 15
  • Article   18.14 Resale Right (1) 15
  • Article   18.15 Collective Management of Rights 15
  • Article   18.16 Limitations and Exceptions 15
  • Article   18.17 Protection of Technological Measures (1) 15
  • Article   18.16 Limitations and Exceptions 15
  • Article   18.17 Protection of Technological Measures (1) 15
  • Article   18.18 Obligations Concerning Rights-management Information 15
  • Subsection   2 TRADEMARKS 15
  • Article   18.19 Trademark Classification 15
  • Article   18.20 Signs of a Trademark 15
  • Article   18.21 Rights Conferred by a Trademark 15
  • Article   18.22 Registration Procedure 15
  • Article   18.23 Well-known Trademarks 15
  • Article   18.24 Exceptions to the Rights Conferred by a Trademark 15
  • Article   18.25 Grounds for Revocation 15
  • Article   18.26 Bad-faith Applications 15
  • Subsection   3 DESIGNS 15
  • Article   18.27 Protection of Registered Designs 15
  • Article   18.29 Protection Conferred to Unregistered Designs 16
  • Article   18.30 Exceptions and Exclusions 16
  • Article   18.31 Relationship to Copyright 16
  • Article   18.32 Scope, Procedures and Definitions 16
  • Article   18.33 Amendment of the List of Geographical Indications 16
  • Article   18.34 Protection of Geographical Indications 16
  • Article   18.36 Right of Use of Geographical Indications 16
  • Article   18.37 Relationship to Trademarks 16
  • Article   18.38 Enforcement of Protection 16
  • Article   18.39 General Rules 16
  • Article   18.40 Systems of Protection of Geographical Indications 16
  • Article   18.41 Scope of Protection of Trade Secrets and Definitions 1. Each Party Shall Provide for Appropriate Civil Judicial Procedures and Remedies for Any Trade Secret Holder to Prevent, and Obtain Redress for, the Acquisition, Use or Disclosure of a Trade Secret Whenever Carried Out In a Manner Contrary to Honest Commercial Practices. 2. for the Purposes of this Sub-Section, the Following Definitions Apply: (a) "trade Secret" Means Information That: Gi) _ Is Secret In the Sense That It Is Not, as a Body or In the Precise Configuration and Assembly of Its Components, Generally Known Among or Readily Accessible to Persons Within the Circles That Normally Deal with the Kind of Information In Question;Gi) Has Commercial Value Because It Is Secret; and 17
  • Article   18.42 Civil Judicial Procedures and Remedies as Regards Trade Secrets 17
  • Article   18.43 Protection of Data Submitted to Obtain an Authorisation 17
  • Article   18.44 17
  • Article   Article, the Term "temporary Right" Means "data Protection”. 17
  • Article   18.45 Protection of Plant Variety Rights! 17
  • Section   SECTION C ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 17
  • Article   18.46 General Obligations 1. the Parties Reaffirm Their Commitments Under the TRIPS Agreement and In Particular Under Its Part I, and Shall Provide for the Following Complementary Measures, Procedures and Remedies Necessary to Ensure the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights.12. Those Measures, Procedures and Remedies Shall: 17
  • Article   18.47 Persons Entitled to Apply for the Application of the Measures, 17
  • Article   18.48 Measures for Preserving Evidence 17
  • Article   18.49 Evidence 17
  • Article   18.50 Right of Information 1. Each Party Shall Ensure That, In the Context of Civil Proceedings Concerning an Infringement of an Intellectual Property Right and In Response to a Justified and Proportionate Request of the Claimant, Its Competent Judicial Authorities May Order the Infringer or Alleged Infringer or Any other Person Toprovide Relevant Information In That Person's Control or Possession on the Origin and Distribution 17
  • Article   18.51 Provisional and Precautionary Measures 17
  • Article   18.52 Corrective Measures 18
  • Article   18.54 Alternative Measures 18
  • Article   18.53 Injunctions) If That Person Acted Unintentionally and without Negligence, If Execution of the Measures In Question Would Cause That Person Disproportionate Harm and If Pecuniary 18
  • Article   18.57 Publication of Judicial Decisions Each Party Shall Provide That, In Legal Proceedings Instituted for Infringement of an Intellectual Property Right, Its Judicial Authorities May Order, at the Request of the Applicant and at the Expense of the Infringer, Appropriate Measures for the Dissemination of the Information Concerning the Decision, Including Displaying the Decision and Publishing It In Full or In Part. ARTICLE 18.58Presumption of Authorship or Ownership 18
  • Article   18.59 Administrative Procedures to the Extent That Any Civil Remedy Can Be Ordered on the Merits of a Case as a Result of Administrative Procedures, Administrative Procedures Shall Conform to Principles Equivalent In Substance to Those Set Forth In this Sub-Section.SUB-SECTION 2 18
  • Article   18.60 Border Measures 18
  • Article   18.61 Consistency with GATT 1994 and the TRIPS Agreement 18
  • Section   D FINAL PROVISIONS 18
  • Article   18.62 Modalities of Cooperation 18
  • Article   18.63 Voluntary Stakeholder Initiatives 18
  • Article   18.64 Committee on Investment, Services, Digital Trade, Government Procurement and Intellectual Property, Including Geographical Indications 18
  • Chapter   19 TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 18
  • Article   19.1 Context and Objectives 18
  • Article   19.2 Right to Regulate and Levels of Protection 18
  • Article   19.3 Multilateral Labour Standards and Agreements 18
  • Article   19.4 Trade and Gender Equality 18
  • Article   19.5 Multilateral Environmental Agreements and International Environmental Governance 19
  • Article   19.6 Trade and Climate Change 19
  • Article   19.7 Trade and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform 19
  • Article   19.8 Trade and Biological Diversity 19
  • Article   19.9 Trade and Forests 19
  • Article   19.10 Trade and Sustainable Management of Fisheries and Aquaculture 19
  • Article   19.11 Trade and Investment Supporting Sustainable Development 19
  • Article   19.12 Trade and Responsible Business Conduct and Supply Chain Management 19
  • Article   19.13 Scientific and Technical Information 19
  • Article   19.14 Transparency 19
  • Article   19.15 Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development 19
  • Article   19.16 Contact Points 19
  • Chapter   20 MAORI TRADE AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION 19
  • Article   20.1 Definitions 19
  • Article   20.2 Context and Purpose 20
  • Article   20.4 Provisions Across this Agreement Benefitting Maori 20
  • Chapter   2 National Treatment and Market Access for Goods), Including Manuka, Manuka Honey, Manuka Oil and other Goods of Interest to Maori;NZ/EU/en 417 20
  • Chapter   7 Sustainable Food Systems), Including Cooperation on Indigenous Knowledge, Participation, and Leadership In Food Systems, In Line with National Circumstances Under Article 7.4 (Cooperation to Improve the Sustainability of Food Systems); 20
  • Chapter   10 Trade In Services and Investment); 20
  • Chapter   12 Digital Trade); 20
  • Chapter   14 Public Procurement); 20
  • Chapter   18 Intellectual Property); 20
  • Chapter   19 Trade and Sustainable Development), Including Wahine Maori Under Article 19.4 (Trade and Gender Equality); 20
  • Chapter   21 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises); Chapter 24 (Institutional Provisions), Including Maori Representation In the Case of Aotearoa New Zealand In the Domestic Advisory Groups Referred to In Article 24.6 (Domestic Advisorygroups) and In the Civil Society Forum Under Article 24.7 (Civil Society Forum); and 20
  • Chapter   25 Exceptions and General Provisions), Including on Te Tiriti O Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi Under Article 25.6 (Tiriti O Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi).NZ/EU/en 418 20
  • Article   20.5 Cooperation Activities 20
  • Article   20.6 Institutional Mechanism 20
  • Article   20.7 Non-application of Dispute Settlement 20
  • Chapter   26 Dispute Settlement) Does Not Apply to this Chapter. 20
  • Chapter   21 SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES 20
  • Article   21.1 Objectives the Parties Recognise the Importance of SMEs In the Parties’ Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations and Affirm Their Commitment to Enhance the Ability of SMEs to Benefit from this Agreement. ARTICLE 21.2 Information Sharing 20
  • Chapter   18 Intellectual Property);business Registration Procedures; and 20
  • Article   21.3 SME Contact Points 1. Each Party Shall Designate an SME Contact Point Responsible for Carrying Out the Functions Listed In this Article and Shall Notify the other Party of the Contact Details for the SME Contact Point. Each Party Shall Promptly Notify the other Party of Any Change of Those Contact Details.2. SME Contact Points Shall: 20
  • Article   21.4 Non-application of Dispute Settlement 21
  • Chapter   26 Dispute Settlement) Does Not Apply to this Chapter.NZ/EU/en 427 21
  • Chapter   22 GOOD REGULATORY PRACTICES AND REGULATORY COOPERATION 21
  • Article   22.1 General Principles 1. Each Party Shall Be Free to Determine Its Approach to Good Regulatory Practices and Regulatory Cooperation Under this Agreement In a Manner Consistent with Its Own Legal Framework, Practice and Fundamental Principles! Underlying Its Regulatory Management System. 2. Nothing In this Chapter Shall Be Construed as to Require a Party to:(a) Deviate from Domestic Procedures for Preparing and Adopting Regulatory Measures; 21
  • Article   22.2 Definitions 21
  • Article   22.3 Scope 21
  • Article   22.4 Transparency of Processes and Mechanisms 21
  • Article   22.5 Internal Coordination of Regulatory Development! 21
  • Article   22.7 Public Consultation 21
  • Article   22.8 Impact Assessment 21
  • Article   22.9 Periodic Review of Regulatory Measures In Effect 21
  • Article   22.10 Access to Regulatory Measures 21
  • Article   22.11 Regulatory Cooperation 21
  • Article   22.13 Non-application of Dispute Settlement 21
  • Chapter   26 Dispute Settlement) Does Not Apply to this Chapter. 21
  • Chapter   23 TRANSPARENCY 21
  • Article   23.1 Objectives 1. Recognising the Impact That Their Respective Regulatory Environments May Have on Trade and Investment between Them, the Parties Aim to Provide a Predictable Regulatory Environment Andefficient Procedures for Economic Operators, Especially SMEs. 21
  • Article   23.2 Definition for the Purposes of this Chapter, "administrative Decision" Means a Decision or Action with Legal Effect That Applies to a Specific Person, Good or Service In an Individual Case and Covers the Failure to Take an Administrative Decision When That Is so Required by the Law of a Party. ARTICLE 23.3 Publication 1. Each Party Shall Ensure That Its Laws, Regulations, Procedures and Administrative Rulings of General Application with Respect to Any Matter Covered by this Agreement Are Promptly Published Via an Officially Designated Medium and, Where Feasible, by Electronic Means, or Otherwise Made Available In such a Manner as to Enable Any Person to Become Acquainted with Them. 2. to the Extent Possible and Appropriate, Each Party Shall Provide an Explanation of Theobjective of, and Rationale for, the Laws, Regulations, Procedures and Administrative Rulings of 21
  • Article   23.4 Enquiries 21
  • Article   23.6 Appeal and Review 21
  • Article   23.7 Relation to other Chapters 22
  • Chapter   24 INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS 22
  • Article   24.1 Trade Committee 22
  • Article   24.2 Functions of the Trade Committee 22
  • Article   24.5 Decisions and Recommendations);communicate on Matters Related to this Agreement with All Interested Parties Including Private 22
  • Article   53 Of the Partnership Agreement of Its Activities and Those of Its Specialised Committeesor other Bodies, as Relevant, at the Regular Meetings of That Joint Committee. 22
  • Article   24.3 Amendment of this Agreement by the Trade Committee 22
  • Article   9.10 For the Systematic Exchange of Information In Relation to the Safety of Non- Food Products and Related Preventive, Restrictive and Corrective Measures), Annex 9-D (Arrangement Referred to In Article 9.10(6) for the Regular Exchange of Information Regarding Measures Taken on Non-compliant Non-food Products, other Than Those Covered by Point (b) of Article 9.10(5)) and Annex 9-E (Wine and Spirits);the Mutual Recognition Instrument Referred to In Article 10.39(5) (Mutual Recognition of 22
  • Article   10.9 Performance Requirements) and Annex 10-a (Existing Measures) and 22
  • Article   19.3 And (4) (Multilateral Labour Standards and Agreements) of Chapter 19 (Trade and Sustainable Development),Annex 24 (Rules of Procedure of the Trade Committee); 22
  • Article   24.4 Specialised Committees 22
  • Article   24.5 Decisions and Recommendations 23
  • Article   24.6 Domestic Advisory Groups 23
  • Article   24.7 Civil Society Forum 1. the Parties Shall Facilitate the Organisation of a Civil Society Forum to Conduct a Dialogue on the Implementation of this Agreement and Shall Agree at the First Meeting of the Trade Committee on Operational Guidelines for the Conduct of the Civil Society Forum. 2. the Civil Society Forum Shall Endeavour to Meet In Conjunction with the Meeting of TheTrade Committee. the Parties May Also Facilitate Participation In the Civil Society Forum by Virtual 23
  • Chapter   25 EXCEPTIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS 23
  • Article   25.1 General Exceptions1. for the Purposes of Chapter 2 (National Treatment and Market Access for Goods), 23
  • Chapter   4 Customs and Trade Facilitation), Section B (Investment Liberalisation) of 23
  • Chapter   10 Trade In Services and Investment), Chapter 12 (Digital Trade), Chapter 13 (Energy and Raw Materials) and Chapter 17 (State-owned Enterprises), Article XX of GATT 1994 and Its Interpretative Notes and Supplementary Provisions Are Incorporated Into and Made Part of ThisAgreement, Mutatis Mutandis. 23
  • Chapter   10 Trade In Services and Investment), Chapter 11 (Capital Movements, Payments and Transfers), Chapter 12 (Digital Trade), Chapter 13 (Energy and Raw Materials) and Chapter 17 (State- Owned Enterprises) Shall Be Construed to Prevent the Adoption or Enforcement by Either Party Ofmeasures: 23
  • Article   25.2 Security Exceptions 23
  • Article   25.3 Taxation 23
  • Article   25.4 23
  • Article   25.5 Temporary Safeguard Measures 1. In Exceptional Circumstances of Serious Difficulties for the Operation of the Union's Economic and Monetary Union, or the Threat Thereof, the Union May Adopt or Maintain Temporary Safeguard Measures with Regard to Capital Movements, Payments or Transfers for a Period That Does Not Exceed Six Months. 2. Any Temporary Safeguard Measure Adopted or Maintained Under Paragraph 1 Shall Be Limitedto the Extent That Is Strictly Necessary and Shall Not Constitute a Means of Arbitrary or Unjustified 23
  • Article   25.6 Tiriti O Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi 23
  • Article   25.7 Disclosure of Information 23
  • Article   25.8 WTO Waivers If a Right or Obligation In this Agreement Duplicates One In the WTO Agreement, Any Measure Takenin Conformity with a Decision to Grant a Waiver Adopted Pursuant to Article IX of the WTO 23
  • Chapter   26 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT 23
  • Section   SECTION A OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE 23
  • Article   26.1 Objective the Objective of this Chapter Is to Establish an Effective and Efficient Mechanism for Avoiding Andsettling Any Dispute between the Parties Concerning the Interpretation and Application of this 23
  • Article   26.2 Scope 23
  • Section   Sections B (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) and C (Global Safeguard Measures) of Chapter 5 (Trade Remedies); 23
  • Chapter   15 Competition Policy); 23
  • Article   16.6 Consultations); 23
  • Chapter   20 Maori Trade and Economic Cooperation); 23
  • Chapter   21 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises); 24
  • Chapter   22 Good Regulatory Practice and Regulatory Cooperation); AndNZ/EU/en 467 24
  • Section   SECTION B CONSULTATIONS 24
  • Article   26.3 Consultations 24
  • Section   SECTION C PANEL PROCEDURES 24
  • Article   26.4 Initiation of Panel Procedures 24
  • Article   26.5 Establishment of a Panel 24
  • Article   26.6 Lists of Panellists 24
  • Chapter   19 Trade and Sustainable Development) (hereinafter Referred to as "TSD List").2. Each of the Lists Referred to In Points (a) and (b) of Paragraph 1 Shall Be Composed of the 24
  • Article   26.5 Establishment of a Panel).NZ/EU/en 474 24
  • Article   26.7 Requirements for Panellists 24
  • Article   26.8 Functions of the Panel 24
  • Article   26.9 Terms of Reference of the Panel 24
  • Article   26.10 Decision on Urgency 24
  • Article   26.9 Terms of Reference of the Panel). 24
  • Article   26.11 Interim Report 24
  • Article   26.12 Final Report 24
  • Article   26.14 Reasonable Period of Time 24
  • Article   26.15 Compliance Review 1. the Party Complained Against Shall, No Later Than at the Date of Expiry of the Reasonable Periodof Time, Deliver a Notification to the Complaining Party of Any Measure That It Has Taken to Comply 24
  • Article   26.16 Temporary Remedies 1. the Party Complained Against Shall, If Requested by the Complaining Party, Enter Into Consultations with the Complaining Party with a View to Agreeing on Mutually Acceptablecompensation, If: 24
  • Article   26.17 Review of Any Measure Taken to Comply 25
  • Article   26.18 Replacement of Panellists 25
  • Article   26.19 Rules of Procedure for Dispute Settlement 25
  • Article   26.20 Suspension and Termination 25
  • Article   26.21 Right to Seek and Receive Information 25
  • Article   26.22 Rules of Interpretation 25
  • Article   26.23 Reports and Decisions of the Panel 25
  • Article   26.24 Choice of Forum 25
  • Section   SECTION D MEDIATION 25
  • Article   26.25 Mediation the Parties May Have Recourse to Mediation with Regard to Any Measure That a Party Considers to Beadversely Affecting Trade and Investment between the Parties. the Mediation Procedure Is Set Out In 25
  • Section   SECTION E COMMON PROVISIONS 25
  • Article   26.26 Mutually Agreed Solution 25
  • Article   26.27 Time Periods1. All Time Periods Set Out In this Chapter Shall Be Counted In Calendar Days from the Day 25
  • Article   26.29 Amendment of the Annexes 25
  • Chapter   27 FINAL PROVISIONS 25
  • Article   27.1 Amendments 25
  • Article   27.2 Entry Into Force 25
  • Article   27.3 Termination 25
  • Article   27.4 Fulfilment of Obligations 25
  • Article   27.5 Delegated Authority 25
  • Article   27.6 No Direct Effect 25
  • Article   27.7 Laws and Regulations and Amendments Thereto 25
  • Article   27.8 Integral Parts of this Agreement 25
  • Article   27.9 Authentic Texts 25
  • Annex 10-A  EXISTING MEASURES 25
  • 10.5 Market Access) or 10.14 (Market Access); 26
  • 10.6 National Treatment) or 10.16 (National Treatment); 26
  • 10.7 Most-favoured-nation Treatment) or 10.17 (Most-favoured-nation Treatment); 26
  • 10.8 Senior Management and Boards of Directors); 26
  • 10.9 Performance Requirements); or 26
  • 10.15 Local Presence).EU/NZ/Annex 10-a/en 1 26
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 27
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 28
  • 78 Of Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 of 12 December 2001?. 29
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 31
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 33
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 33
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 33
  • 148 Paragraph 2, Road Traffic Act;Water Act; and 34
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 35
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment Level of Government: EU / Member State (unless Otherwise Specified) 35
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 35
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment Level of Government: EU / Member State (unless Otherwise Specified) Description: with Respect to Investment Liberalisation — Market Access, National Treatment, Senior Management 36
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 36
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 36
  • Section   1 And 10, 1998:293).SK: Act 39/2015 on Insurance. 37
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 37
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 38
  • 50 Of the Law 4403/2016; and 38
  • 47 Of the Law 4582/2018 (Gov. Gazette 208/a).EU/NZ/Annex 10-a/en 182 38
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 39
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 39
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 40
  • Chapter   Chapter: Level of Government: 41
  • Chapter   Chapter: All Sectors 44
  • Chapter   Chapter: 45
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 38 46
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 52 47
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 54 47
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 61 47
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 66 47
  • Chapter   Chapter: Description: 48
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 73 48
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 77 48
  • 22 Vocational Education and Training Act.FI: Perusopetuslaki (Basic Education Act) (628/1998); 48
  • Chapter   Chapter: Description: 49
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 83 49
  • 10.63 Definitions) Relating to Banking and other Financial Services, but Not Intermediation as Described In That Article.EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 94 50
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 108 51
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 115 51
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 117 51
  • Chapter   Chapter: Transport Services 51
  • Chapter   Chapter: 53
  • 25 And 36 (a) of Law on Hunting and Game Protection.EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 141 53
  • Chapter   Chapter: 53
  • Chapter   Chapter: Trade In Services and Investment EU/NZ/Annex 10-B/en 166 55