NEWZEALAND

DISABILITY

TERRITORIAL APPLICATION

Note

On 25 September 2008, the Secretary-General received from the Government of New Zealand the following declaration:

"...consistent with the constitutional status of Tokelau and taking into account the commitment of the Government of New Zealand to the development of self-government for Tokelau through an act of self-determination under the Charter of the United Nations, this ratification shall not extend to Tokelau unless and until a Declaration to this effect is lodged by the Government of New Zealand with the Depositary on the basis of appropriate consultation with that territory..."

(Note 4, Chapter IV.15, Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General)