12664 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12664 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12664_2026
Document guid:	1bbcc12e-8d4a-4dcb-8960-8ce88bb77fe4

12664 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: 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?

Hon Shane Jones: Ratification of the Agreement on Conservation of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction is within the portfolio of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. I received a precis from Officials on 7 November 2024 advising on the relevant decisions made and their implications for my portfolio.