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first: 2005-07-06
most recent: 2009-05-26
sittings or episodes: 22
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“We welcomed the acceptance by leaders at the 2005 World Summit of the international responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, including, potentially, through collective action under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. We were pleased by the reaffirmation of that language in resolution 1674 (2006). Looking ahead, we continue to support further operationalization of the concept. In that context, we welcome the appointment by the Secretary-General of a special adviser on the responsibility to protect within the office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“In addition, the number of violent and frequently fatal attacks deliberately targeting humanitarian workers, most of them unarmed civilians participating in or supporting United Nations missions in the field, is simply intolerable. The safeguarding of humanitarian personnel remains a key challenge for the United Nations. Another concern for New Zealand is the rising number of journalists and media personnel killed or injured while reporting from areas of conflict. The recognition in the report of the impact of armed conflict on older persons and persons with disabilities is also strongly supported by New Zealand. New Zealand commends the steps taken so far to strengthen the normative framework for the protection of civilians.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for calling this open debate. New Zealand welcomes the latest report of the Secretary- General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2007/643), which provides an important assessment of developments and highlights challenges to the effective protection of civilians in contemporary conflict situations. New Zealand is appalled by the number of civilians who continue to be the victims and targets in armed conflicts - from Darfur and Somalia in the Horn of Africa, to West Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East. It is a sad reality that the changed nature of contemporary conflicts has placed the safety and security of unarmed men, women and children at even greater risk.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“This initiative focuses on regional coordination and benchmarking, police capability, relationship-building, the strengthening of Government policy and legislation, a whole-Government approach to domestic violence and ways to influence social change. In closing, I would like to assure the Security Council that New Zealand, through its development cooperation programmes, peacekeeping efforts and domestic policies, will continue to seek ways to enhance and strengthen the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We are increasing the number of women in the higher ranks, and we are becoming more effective in retaining women in the Force throughout their careers. New Zealand's response to resolution 1325 (2000) is proactive. We appreciate the fact that, even in peacetime, it is important to ensure the security of women. New Zealand is currently involved in the Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme, a joint initiative of New Zealand's International Aid and Development Agency (NZAID), the New Zealand Police and the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police organization. Members of the New Zealand Police deliver advice, training and operational support on domestic violence to police forces and communities across the Pacific.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Secondly, this year New Zealand was proud to withdraw its final reservation to the Convention on the 5 Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which concerned women in the armed forces. Thirdly, I should like to say that the New Zealand Defence Force recently approved a diversity strategy, which we call "Valuing Diversity: Leadership in Action". The strategy recognizes the value of the full integration of women, the positive effect that it has on morale and the sense of belonging to a wider team in which all members can make meaningful contributions. This approach also recognizes the benefits of having more women at senior levels of the Defence Force. We have worked hard to ensure the integration of women at all levels and in all areas of the New Zealand Defence Force, including combat.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“First, we are committed to encouraging women to undertake assignments on peacekeeping missions. Women from the New Zealand Defence Forces, the New Zealand Police and our wider society are an integral part of New Zealand's participation in regional, United Nations and other international peacekeeping efforts. That includes women working in high-risk areas, such as Afghanistan, and in our operational missions, such as that in Timor-Leste. Up to 30 per cent of all our police peacekeeping deployments are female - among the highest rate in the world. New Zealand recognizes, too, that diversity assists peacekeeping missions in reaching out to a wider sector of the community, which is a fundamental element for effective peacebuilding.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Our commitment to the resolution is reflected in our national, regional and international approach to peacebuilding, conflict prevention and conflict resolution. We welcome the advances that have been made in those areas by the United Nations system and by Member States. We appreciate the Secretary-General's 2007 report on women and peace and security (S/2007/567) and the many positive examples it describes of the progressive work happening in this field. We are pleased to note the work done to restructure the Organization's implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) under the 2008-2009 United Nations System-Wide Action Plan, as well as the Plan's increased focus on accountability, monitoring and reporting. New Zealand is taking a number of concrete steps to reinforce its support for resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“May I first commend the President for the presidential statement that will be adopted at the conclusion of this debate. We particularly welcome the request to include in relevant reporting of the Secretary-General greater 07-55957 disaggregated data on the impact of armed conflicts on women and girls. May I also welcome the recent appointment of Ms. Ellen Loj as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Liberia, which makes her the only woman among the more than 20 Special Representatives of the Secretary-General across the political and peacekeeping missions of the United Nations. So, it is indeed a cause for celebration. New Zealand recognizes the important role that women play in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding, and we strongly support Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“For example, the Government of Kiribati has made climate change adaptation a central priority, and New Zealand is pleased to help support its adaptation programme. While climate change presents all of us with daunting challenges, there are solutions. Above all, this debate is a timely reminder of the need for effective concerted international action within the United Nations framework. We need a process that brings the major emitters of greenhouse gases together in the United Nations to forge a truly global response to climate change.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Those threats, alongside limitations on the capacity of small island developing States to respond, mean that we are already talking about the viability of some societies. There is an important role for other nations in providing assistance to Pacific and other small island developing States, as well as other vulnerable countries, in evaluating the impacts of and adapting to climate change. Assistance provided by the international community, however, does need to be tailored to different risk and development circumstances and to various national contexts. It should also support the objectives of recipient States themselves in order to ensure local ownership and practical results.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Energy issues are also a major challenge for the Pacific. In recognition of that, Pacific energy ministers will be meeting at the end of April to discuss how the region might address those challenges, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Secondly, many of the countries in our part of the world, the Pacific, are amongst the most vulnerable to climate change impacts. That is likely to exacerbate 07-30973 issues such as access to fresh water and vulnerability to cyclones, drought or flooding. The Mauritius Implementation Strategy speaks of the existential risks that climate change and sea-level rise pose to small island developing States. It also notes the ongoing threats posed to the sustainable development of those nations and the priority that should be given to adaptation.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“So it is entirely appropriate that we are discussing the security dimensions of climate change in this forum. New Zealand would like to highlight two themes that are important for us and for our Pacific region. First, sustainable development, including responses to climate change, and energy security need to be considered together. In New Zealand, we are developing our energy and climate change policies in tandem, including focusing on ways to maximize New Zealand's energy derived from renewable sources and promoting diversity in our energy supply. That will help us to secure a low-emissions energy supply. We recognize that the use of low-emissions technologies and improving energy efficiency are fundamental to industrialized and developing countries alike in reducing carbon emissions and maintaining a secure energy supply for the future.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“New Zealand welcomes this opportunity to address the Security Council on the important issues of energy, security and climate. We thank the United Kingdom for its initiative in hosting the debate, which in our view is a useful way of drawing further attention to those challenging lssues. New Zealand also welcomes the United Kingdom's concept paper. We urgently need to focus the attention of the international community on some of the most serious implications of climate change. Governments are becoming more aware that the effects of climate change are much more than threats to the environment alone. They also threaten some of the most fundamental needs of our citizens: a safe place to live, access to water, health care and food, and the ability to earn a living. When those needs are threatened, whole societies are at risk of instability.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We agree that a sustained holistic effort, including from Afghanistan's neighbours, is required to address these complex issues. We note with concern the unmet humanitarian needs of many Afghans, both those displaced by armed conflict in the south and those affected by drought in many parts of the country. We call on all parties to work toward improving coordination of humanitarian assistance and ensuring protection. In closing, it is clear that there are enormous challenges before us. The last five years have seen considerable positive progress in Afghanistan. But the job is not yet done, and international support is still needed to build a stable and secure Afghanistan. New Zealand remains committed to helping secure Afghanistan's future.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“Further, and alongside our military commitments in Bamyan, New Zealand is implementing a three-year NZ$15 million programme of assistance supporting human rights, governance, education and sustainable rural livelihoods. With respect to today's report, we note that the Secretary-General says that successful completion of the ongoing reforms, including of the Ministry of Interior, are a precondition for achieving sustainable peace in Afghanistan. We fully endorse these comments and encourage the Government of Afghanistan to act decisively to build public confidence in its security institutions and the rule of law. It is critical that the influence of central structures is spread to all regions of Afghanistan. Like others, we are gravely concerned at the threat posed by the insurgency.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“In this context, I am pleased to advise that last week New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark announced that New Zealand is extending the following commitments for a further year to September 2008: first, the 120 strong Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) based in Bamyan province; second, the two personnel to help train the Afghan National Army; third, up to five officers to serve at the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) headquarters; and fourthly, three police officers to help train the Afghan National Police. In addition, we shall have two health personnel at the Multinational Medical Unit at Kandahar Airfield. We have also drawn on our close relationship with Singapore to incorporate a Singapore Armed Forces contribution in our PRT in Afghanistan to undertake humanitarian tasks.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative for his briefing today. We join others in commending the work the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) does in facilitating the international community's engagement in Afghanistan and its close working relationship with the Government. Also, our thanks to Executive Director Costa for his update. One of the core messages of the UNAMA quarterly report is that Afghanistan needs sustained and consistent support from the international community.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“Speaking briefly in my national capacity, I would also like to assure the Council of New Zealand's strong commitment to providing assistance in our region. New Zealand is engaged in ongoing bilateral assistance projects with partners in the Pacific region to assist with reporting and the implementation of resolutions 1257 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004). We hosted a regional meeting in May 2006 that was aimed at building mutual understanding between the Council and the Pacific region on those issues. We believe that helped to lay the foundation for a new style of engagement. In conclusion, we in the Pacific region greatly appreciate the efforts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to engage with our region.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Consultation and a realistic lead time should help the development of a project of the greatest possible relevance to the region. Assistance also needs to be able to take into account the specific requirements of individual States. Fourthly - and this is our last point - technical assistance needs to be a whole package. Workshops are very helpful, but they are only part of the solution. There needs to be a continued focus on capacity- building through the implementation stage. It is important to set up ongoing and more tailored technical support in follow-up to workshops. That requires ongoing investment and support from the international community. We welcome the fact that the representative of the Department for Disarmament Affairs made comments to that effect this morning.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Given the limitations imposed by the capacity restraints of small Member States, the Council should be prepared to prioritize its requirements. We note that joint planning is currently under way between the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to hold a workshop in our region on legislative drafting mid-year. We note that the expert group of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) is also interested in a regional workshop. We hope that the Committee can consider a single coordinated event. Thirdly, one size does not fit all. Workshops need to be targeted to the specific needs of the region, and should be developed in close cooperation with regional members well in advance of the event.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“That means that, where possible, the Security Council should try to combine the approaches of the three relevant Committees so that there can be a coordinated dialogue between the Council and the regional organization concerned over reporting and implementation obligations. We understand fully that the scope of the three resolutions is different, but we do think that there are synergies and efficiencies possible in combined outreach from the Security Council. A streamlined approach will be far more effective in building successful engagement. Secondly, it is important to recognize that small States have extremely limited resources and are not in a position to absorb multiple technical assistance approaches. To be specific, in our own region, we feel that more than one or two such projects a year would be difficult.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that regard, we particularly welcome the comments made by the representatives of South Africa and Indonesia this morning, namely, that the Council should take both capacity and proliferation risks into account when working with Member States. From our perspective, cooperation between the Council, international and regional organizations and Member States can be extremely helpful in addressing the challenges we face in our region. We would like to offer several brief comments on how to optimize that cooperation. First, when planning outreach through regional groupings, particularly to the small States in our region, the Council needs to be realistic about the capacity and competing obligations of those States.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I welcome the opportunity to speak today on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum member States represented in New York, namely, Australia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and my own country, New Zealand. At the outset, I would like to stress that the member States of the Pacific Islands Forum fully recognize the importance of resolution 1540 (2004) and take their obligations seriously. There are considerable capacity and resource challenges in our region, particularly for smaller States, in meeting the resolution's obligations, both in terms of reporting and implementation.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Khare and UNMIT have a crucial and supporting role, and we call for every effort to be made to provide UNMIT with the staff and tools needed to do the job.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The basic roles and functions of all those bodies must be questioned and evaluated to ensure that Timor- Leste's security needs can be met now and in the future. Similarly, addressing the significant challenges in the justice sector is another high priority. New Zealand supports the Secretary-General's proposed comprehensive judicial review. Every effort needs to be made to counter perceptions of impunity. That applies also to the events of the past year, and the follow-up to the Commission of Inquiry report. I offer our encouragement to Prime Minister Ramos-Horta and to the Government and the people of Timor-Leste. Our friends in Timor-Leste, especially the leaders and parliamentarians, have the primary responsibility for taking the country forward in a way that promotes trust and respect. Mr.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“New Zealand urges UNMIT and the Government of Timor- Leste to progress the comprehensive review of the security sector as a high priority. Security sector reform is an integral part of strengthening Timor- Leste's State and Government institutions and would help to improve the maintenance of stability and law and order, as well as restore public and international confidence. We believe that, in order to succeed, the process needs to be inclusive and involve all actors, especially civil society. The review must encompass all aspects of the Timorese security sector: the Falintil- Forcas Armadas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), the Ministry of Defence, the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) and the Ministry of the Interior.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Looking ahead, New Zealand supports the Secretary- General's intention to report back to the Security Council following the elections, with possible adjustments to UNMIT's mandate and strength. The forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections are an immediate focus. All parties in Timor- Leste should ensure that the electoral processes and framework meet international standards of credibility. UNMIT and the wider international community have an important guiding and supporting role to play. New Zealand is assisting in a variety of ways, including through the provision of voter education and media training assistance from the New Zealand Electoral Commission and through the United Nations Development Programme's multi-donor support programme.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“It is important to signal an intention to sustain the commitment of the United Nations to Timor-Leste over the long term, both for practical reasons and for the reassuring message that would give to the people of Timor-Leste, a commitment that Prime Minister Ramos-Horta has asked the United Nations to make. The bulk of the work required to implement the mandate set out in Security Council resolution 1704 (2006) still lies ahead. UNMIT needs to be able to make progress in those elements of its mandate that have a longer time- frame. We are also concerned that over two thirds of UNMIT civilian staff positions have not been filled, and we believe that the initial six-month mandate was a contributing factor.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“New Zealand's contribution to the international security forces currently consists of a light infantry company numbering 142 personnel, involved in patrol and security operations in and about Dili. We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment that while the overall situation has improved, the security situation remains volatile. We consider that the functions being provided by the international security forces remain essential, and that coordination and cooperation between those forces and UNMIT is working well. New Zealand strongly supports extending UNMIT's mandate for 12 months.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“First, I should like to thank Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and Special Representative Atul Khare for their presentations. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Timor-Leste (S/2007/50) and note our appreciation for the valuable contribution that Mr. Khare has made in the short time that he has held his position. New Zealand acknowledges the many efforts that have been made over the past year by the Timorese people, their leaders and the international community to return Timor-Leste to a more secure and stable path. New Zealand has participated actively in those efforts through its contributions to the international security forces and to the United Nations Mission and through bilateral channels.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“To be effective and durable, all the institutions of government must connect with all Timorese. We hope that, as part of its work on institutional capacity-building and governance, the mission will encourage the full functioning of government, including the justice sector, in both official languages - Portuguese and Tetun. Finally, we continue to urge the Timorese leadership to work together to regain the confidence of its people. Now is the time for strong and united leadership. In that context, may I congratulate Foreign Minister Guterres on his appointment and thank him for his update and for his words of determined commitment. We are relying on Timor's political leaders to take responsibility for the future of their nation and to rebuild respect for the political process.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We note that the placing of United Nations police in front-line policing positions and the subsequent gradual increase in the numbers of PNTL patrolling alongside them will not of itself lead to the creation of a new and robust PNTL. That process has been relied on in the past and has failed. The rebuilding of the PNTL must be a deliberate process based on one training model and led by police trainers from a single bilateral partner. The recommendations in the report relating to justice and human rights are of crucial importance. New Zealand has consistently supported the work of the Serious Crimes Unit, and we are pleased that its investigations will resume. We also consider it vital to address the problems confronting the day-to-day functioning of the criminal justice system.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“From New Zealand's perspective as one of the contributors to the current stabilization force, it is important that the military presence in Timor-Leste, however it evolves, enjoy broad-based support and clearly recognized international legitimacy. The report proposes a substantial United Nations policing component. New Zealand remains concerned that the number of police being sought may be too great. The United Nations police will have a short-term role in front-line policing, but we hope they will be able to move quickly to working with the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL), aiding in its reform and recovery.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We welcome, therefore, the call for a holistic review of the security sector encompassing reform of both defence and police. That should involve "first principles" discussions with the Timorese Government and civil society on the nation's real security needs and the structures that are best suited to meeting those needs. In terms of military support for the new United Nations mission, New Zealand is comfortable with the recommendations contained in the report. We realize, however, that consensus has not yet emerged around those arrangements, and we look forward to working closely with all interested stakeholders to find a solution that meets all of our concerns.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Our long-term commitment to Timor-Leste is likely to be counted in years, not months. We support the call for a compact between Timor- Leste and the international community to ensure coordination between the mission and Timorese Government priorities, plans and budgeting processes. The building of the new mission in Timor-Leste must be done in a carefully coordinated way with the United Nations funds and programmes, multilateral donors and bilateral partners. It is clear that the new mission must have strong and dynamic leadership. The new special representative will need flexibility in his use of resources and must convey a sense of vision and authority to the Government and people of Timor- Leste. As the report notes, the failures of the Timorese defence and police forces are interconnected.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“It remains clear, however, that outbreaks of violence are still possible and that international assistance will be required for some time to guarantee the safety of the Timorese people. The stability that has been achieved has allowed initial steps to be taken towards political and social reconciliation, a process that must be protected and encouraged. The Secretary-General's report highlights the multitude of difficulties that the new United Nations mission in Timor-Leste will face. Against that background, New Zealand wholeheartedly endorses the report's emphasis on a sustained commitment and a coordinated approach. We believe that we should articulate that commitment by giving the new United Nations mission an extended initial mandate and strongly affirming that that mandate must be renewed.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on Timor-Leste and for his recommendations on the future involvement of the United Nations. I would like to commend in particular the work of Special Envoy Ian Martin and his assessment team, who have produced a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing Timor-Leste today. While there are some elements of the report that do concern us, on the whole we believe it provides a very sound blueprint for United Nations engagement with Timor-Leste in the coming years. Given the lateness of the hour, my statement will be a shortened version of the statement that is being circulated. The security situation in Timor-Leste has begun to stabilize.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“A ceasefire in Lebanon and the resolution of the immediate causes of the conflict must be followed by negotiations for a comprehensive peace in the region, if such crises are to be avoided in the future.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The Secretary-General is to be commended for his efforts to bring about an immediate ceasefire and to begin the process of negotiating and implementing a solution to the crisis. He will need the full and active support of the Security Council to achieve that objective. New Zealand supports the thrust of his proposals and urges the Security Council to give them active and positive consideration. There has been an ongoing failure to address and resolve the root causes of the conflict in the Middle East. The extremist message, which we deplore, has resonated where injustice, deprivation, fear and hopelessness reign. That philosophy is very dangerous for the Middle East region and the rest of the world.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The message to Hamas and Hizbollah must be that confrontation and violence are destroying the prospects for a peace settlement in the Middle East. At the same time, we cannot accept that Israel has reacted with due proportionality or caution. Its attacks on the occupied Palestinian territories and on Lebanon, targeting militants and infrastructure, have also destroyed housing and caused hundreds of casualties, most of them civilians. It is causing further suffering through the denial of the basic necessities of life and through forced displacement that is affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Israel must heed the many calls to restrain itself and allow full and immediate access to relief efforts. It must release officials of the Palestinian Authority whom it has detained.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“New Zealand has observed with deep concern the escalation in hostilities in the Middle East, involving the occupied Palestinian territory, Israel and Lebanon. We condemn the loss of innocent civilian lives and the destruction of vital civilian infrastructure. We strongly urge all sides to pull back from violence, observe international law and allow international facilitators and mediators a chance to put a peace process together. We condemn the killing and detention of Israeli soldiers by the military wing of Hamas and by Hizbollah. The soldiers must be released immediately, and unharmed. Hizbollah must stop its rocket attacks on Israel, which have taken civilian lives. States with influence over Hamas and Hizbollah must act for restraint, in the interests of the wider international community.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“As we all know, the investment by the Timorese people, bilateral partners and the international community has been significant. It is important that the United Nations system and the international community send the message of a long-term commitment to supporting and assisting Timor-Leste. New Zealand remains a committed bilateral partner, and we will continue to assist.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“The Government of Timor-Leste has a decisive role to play throughout this process, especially given that true stabilization can only occur once the underlying political issues are resolved. New Zealand sympathizes with the major challenges being addressed. Some of those result from the complex process of nation-building, with its inherent vulnerabilities. We urge and encourage the Timorese leadership to address those challenges constructively, constitutionally and in a manner that promotes trust and respect. We look forward to the return of security and stability to Timor-Leste, so that confidence in the future can be restored as quickly as possible. Careful consideration needs to be given to the next steps - not just on the security and policing side but to all the components of stabilization and recovery.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“As the situation has now changed drastically, we need time for the Government of Timor-Leste and the international community to assess the options for the path forward. The input of Special Envoy Ian Martin and the needs-assessment mission will be essential components, complemented by the views of contributing countries and regional partners. New S/l'V.5457 Zealand stands ready to assist and participate as the team undertakes its work. We note that any future United Nations mission, and all multilateral and bilateral partners, must work with Timor-Leste to build up real institutional capacity. New Zealand supports the extension of UNOTIL's mandate for a further period, to allow sufficient time for the needs assessment-mission to visit and report back expeditiously.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“New Zealand is fully committed to working closely with the forces from Australia, Malaysia and Portugal, and in close coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL). Such coordination and collaboration by all parties is vital. Our immediate focus has been on restoring the law and order situation. We have also contributed to humanitarian relief efforts. The New Zealand Government is still giving consideration to the shape and duration of New Zealand's present deployment. But our expectation is that our forces will remain in Timor-Leste while they are needed. Options for further assistance to Timor-Leste, including a possible police contribution, are being considered by my Government.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“May I first thank the Secretary-General and the Security Council for the steps that they have taken to date in response to the situation in Timor-Leste. I would also like to thank Special Envoy Ian Martin for his briefing. We welcome as well the update from Minister Ramos-Horta conveyed to us this morning by the Ambassador. We hear his message that the situation is redeemable. The situation has improved since the arrival of forces from our four countries, but it remains fragile. New Zealand's deployment in Timor-Leste currently includes 176 troops, supported by a military planning team in Australia and logistical and air-transport assets. We appreciate the expressions of support for the deployment of our forces in response to the request from Timor-Leste.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“At this time, it is important that the United Nations system and all of us in the international community send the message that we are committed to supporting and assisting Timor-Leste for the long term.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“We will continue to provide assistance in training and support for the police, the military and the Government through our Overseas Development Assistance and our Defence Force Mutual Assistance Programme. Looking ahead, the specialized agencies will eventually become the long-term cornerstones of the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste. With that in mind, we call on those agencies to work with the proposed United Nations office in Timor-Leste to ensure a coordinated, system-wide approach to the eventual transition. We share the hope that the situation in Dili will return to normal as quickly as possible, and that reason, wisdom and cool heads will prevail.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“Engagement by bilateral partners and by appropriate multilateral agencies will be paramount in supporting the rule of law and in building the institutions of democracy in Timor-Leste. This includes training and support for the police and the military, as well as helping the Government to achieve its social and economic development goals. New Zealand has consistently supported the work of the Serious Crimes Unit and the special panels, which are essential components of an internationally supported process to see justice served for crimes committed in East Timor in 1999. We look forward to the report on justice and reconciliation that the Secretary-General has indicated he will provide to the Security Council, including possible support by the United Nations. New Zealand is a committed bilateral partner with Timor-Leste.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source