What has New Zealand’s new government committed to with Regard to the WHO?

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Now it is our job to help the government issue the appropriate documents that will guarantee these policies are carried out

Here is the declaration:

And below are the relevant passages on page 10:

• Ensure a ‘National Interest Test’ is undertaken before New Zealand accepts any agreements from the UN and its agencies that limit national decision-making and reconfirm that New Zealand’s domestic law holds primacy over any international agreements.

• As part of the above, by 1 December 2023 reserve against proposed amendments to WHO health regulations to allow the incoming government to consider these against a “National Interest Test”.

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