A/HRC/26/3 implementing the 2009 Action Plan for New Zealand Women; and implementation of recommendations of the Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence. 17. Responding to the advance question from the United Kingdom on data collection and efficacy of domestic violence programmes, New Zealand confirmed that the Families Commission was leading work to assess data sources and had developed provisional indicators and recommendations for improving data quality. 18. Responding to the advance question from the Czech Republic about implementing the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, agencies had met regularly to review progress on all the recommendations since the Committee’s consideration of the seventh periodic report in 2012. New Zealand would report back to the Committee in October 2014. 19. Referring to an advance question from Spain, New Zealand confirmed that protecting children against abuse and neglect was a key priority for the Government. It had launched the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and the Children’s Action Plan in 2012. The Vulnerable Children Bill had been introduced in September 2013 to give effect to the proposals in the White Paper. The Government was working on extensive reforms across health, education, and social sectors. 20. In May 2013, the New Zealand Parliament had legislated to allow marriage between any two people regardless of gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. The first same-sex couple had been married in New Zealand on 19 August 2013. Legislation also allowed for same-sex couples to adopt children and for couples to remain married, regardless of a change in their legal gender. 21. Referring to the annex to its national report regarding Tokelau, New Zealand said that in 2007, Tokelauans had voted by referendum to remain a territory of New Zealand. New Zealand continued to have special responsibilities to Tokelau and therefore reported on the human rights situation in Tokelau as part of its national UPR report. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 22. During the interactive dialogue, 76 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 23. France commended the ratification of OP-CRC-SC. France made recommendations. 24. Gabon commended New Zealand for the harmonious cohabitation of its various ethnic communities. It welcomed cooperation with treaty bodies and special procedures, and the support to OHCHR through financial contributions. It encouraged New Zealand to continue taking measures in favour of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It made a recommendation. 25. Germany praised the progress achieved in protecting children and women against violence, especially within families, and welcomed the endorsement of the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families. It applauded measures to remove socioeconomic differences, especially targeting Māori. Germany made recommendations. 26. Greece welcomed the ratification of OP-CRC-SC. It commended the introduction of ten marae-based courts and two Pasifika courts for Māori and Pacific young people, but was concerned at the overrepresentation of indigenous people in the criminal justice system. It remained concerned at the high rates of violence against women. Greece made recommendations. 27. Hungary commended New Zealand for its leadership in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, its significant efforts to address previous recommendations on 5