Highlights: 

• New Zealand Government rejected Article 59 of the IHR Amendments
• NZ Government DID NOT reject the Amendments
• New Zealand released their negotiation mandates in February, 2024.
• The mandates are concerning because they use the words ‘should’ instead of ‘must’ when it comes to things like upholding human rights
• A critical eye must be kept on the New Zealand government as they move into a decision making period over the IHR.