The New Zealand government announced on 3 September 2008 that the first-time income tax treaty between New Zeland and the Czech Republic entered into force on 2 September 2008. It will take effect in both countries from 1 January 2009 for withholding taxes. In respect of other taxes, the treaty will take effect on 1 April 2009 in New Zealand and 1 January 2009 in the Czech Republic