12662 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

12662 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty by date and title?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the following formal advice about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty: - 2 February 2024 - Submission - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Approval to progress work towards seeking a Cabinet decision on ratification. - 8 February 2024 - Submission - 2024 Legislation Programme - Bids for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio - 25 October 2024 - Submission - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Approvals for ratification - 25 October 2024 - Cabinet Paper - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Policy approvals for implementing legislation and approval to ratify. - 22 January 2025 - Submission - 2025 Legislation Programme - Bids for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio - 2 December 2025 - Submission - 2026 Legislation Programme - Bids for the Foreign Affairs Portfolio