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Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Independent State of Samoa concerning the Delimitation of a Maritime Boundary between Tokelau and Samoa
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Treaty Summary:
The agreement will delineate the maritime boundary between Tokelau and Samoa.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
The agreement is currently under negotiation. Negotiations started in December 2019, with a second round of negotiations held in November 2023. It is anticipated that negotiations will be completed soon.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
No
Signature Date:
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
Tokelau
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
The agreement will not impact on Māori interests because the maritime boundary is between Tokelau and Samoa.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
The Government of Tokelau and the Administrator of Tokelau have been consulted on the negotiations and will consulted on the final negotiated text. Other stakeholders will have an opportunity to comment through the Parliamentary Treaty Examination process
Link To Legislation:
Treaty Text Link:
Contact Information:
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