Hon NANAIA MAHUTA: UNCLOS sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out. New Zealand has a longstanding in-principle commitment to UNCLOS, which we view as vital to the security and prosperity of New Zealand and the wider Pacific region. UNCLOS provides that deep-sea mining cannot take place unless the effective protection of the marine environment can be ensured. We're engaging actively in the ISA processes with a view to ensuring the effective protection of the marine environment in accordance with the obligations under UNCLOS. To that end, we've been vocal in our calls for no deep-sea meaning to proceed without robust environmental protections. As I've said previously, once a number of considerations have taken place, once we understand the broadening position of the Pacific on these matters, I'll seek to review our position and mandate in July.