5th Periodic Report under the International Covenant for Economic Social and Cultural Rights Feedback

Closes 7 Feb 2025

Significant General Developments

Read the text in the report here.

This section provides an update on significant developments that are not necessarily related to the recommendations made by the Committee but that we consider relevant in the context of economic, social and cultural rights in New Zealand.

We welcome your feedback on the topics that have been covered and have included several questions below to help you with your thinking.

Please also note that the Committee imposes a strict word count for treaty reporting, which influences how much we can include.

List of topics covered in this section

  • Māori Crown Relations
  • International Human Rights Framework
  • National Reporting Mechanism
  • Waitangi Tribunal kaupapa inquiries
  • Christchurch mosque attacks
  • COVID-19 pandemic response
  • Child and Youth Strategy
1. Where has New Zealand done well in the last seven years to address economic, social and cultural rights?
2. Do you think there are other significant developments that should be included in the report?