Council Decision (EU) 2024/244 of 27 November 2023 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand

The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand (‘the Agreement’) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union .

For the purposes of Article 14.4 and Article 24.3, point (h), of the Agreement, modifications, rectifications or amendments as regards Annex 14 to the Agreement shall be approved by the Commission on the Union’s behalf after consultation with the special committee appointed by the Council in accordance with Article 207(3) of the Treaty.

For the purposes of Article 18.33 and Article 24.3, point (i), of the Agreement, amendments to Annex 18-A or 18-B to the Agreement shall be approved by the Commission on the Union’s behalf after consultation with the special committee appointed by the Council in accordance with Article 207(3) of the Treaty.

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 27.2(1) of the Agreement .

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.