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Resourcing11. Costs associated with meeting for the purposes of this MOU, including travel, will be shared by the parties.Statutory and Contractual Obligations12. The parties acknowledge that is a and that this MOU will notrequire the Ministry to act in any way contrary to its obligations pursuant to Ministerial or Cabinet direction, or under itsstatutory responsibilities, or pursuant to any contractual obligations it has established with other parties.13. The parties further agree that they will take all steps within their power to ensure that is able to complywith the same.43Non-exclusive Relationship14. acknowledges the agreements under this MOU do not create an exclusive relationship and theMinister and may develop other appropriate relationships.Representations15. The parties agree that they will not make any statement on the other’s behalf to any third party without the express authorisationof the other party.Confidentiality16. The parties agree that unless otherwise required by law or by mutual agreement, that they will keep confidential allinformation acquired as a result of this agreement.17. The parties specifically acknowledge that information relating to or produced by the relationship may be required to bereleased under the Official Information Act 1982.Review and Variation of MOU18. This MOU records a commitment to a long-term ongoing relationship. The parties acknowledge that over time the natureand focus of the relationship will evolve to reflect changing circumstances. Therefore, the parties will meet solely for thepurpose of reviewing this MOU every three years, or otherwise as mutually agreed.19. The parties may at any time and by mutual agreement amend this agreement to reflect:(1) changes to the goals of the relationship as they reflect changing circumstances; and(2) any other changes both parties agree are necessary.Termination of Memorandum20. This memorandum may be terminated by one party giving 60 days notice to the other, or by mutual agreement at any time.Dispute Resolution21. The parties will act at all times in good faith and with the goal of preserving their relationship. However, in the event of adispute the parties agree to the following process:(1) in the first instance the agreed representatives of the parties will meet and attempt to resolve the dispute;(2) if following (1) the dispute is not resolved the parties will engage in mediation through an agreed process.APPENDIX 4