Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand

Overview Trade and Economic Relations Historical EU/NZ Diplomatic Relations EUVP Agreements Milestones www.delaus.ec.europa.eu   Milestones in the EU-New Zealand relationship 1960 Mr T MacDonald (later Sir T MacDonald) New Zealand High Commissioner in London accredited to the EC. 1975 Ministerial consultations begin between the EU and New Zealand. 1980 80/982/EEC: Council Decision of 14 October 1980 on the conclusion of voluntary restraint Agreements with Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector 1981 The Delegation of the Commission of the European Communities to Australia is established in Canberra.  The Head of the Delegation is the official representative of the European Commission in Australia. 1984 The Delegation's accreditation is extended to New Zealand. 1991 An Arrangement for cooperation in Science and Technology between the Commission and New Zealand is signed. 1991 An Arrangement for regular consultation and exchanges of information on the environment is agreed. 1994 Negotiations begin on a Mutual Recognition Agreement on Standards Certification (MRA).  New Zealand is the first country, with Australia, to start negotiations towards such an agreement. 1997 Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products is signed - the first such with a third country. 1999 Joint Declaration on EU-New Zealand relations is signed. 1999 MRA on Conformity Assessment, Certification and Markings between the European Community and Australia and New Zealand in force. 2004 The European Commission's Delegation to New Zealand is established 2007 Joint Declaration on Relations and Cooperation between the European Union and New Zealand is signed   Agreements: Joint Declaration Exchange of Letters Mutual Recognition Agreement Science and Technology Agreement JSTCC EU Facts ...

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