A/HRC/26/3 New Zealand’s international obligations. The arrangements continued to evolve through engagement with Māori and through negotiation and acceptance of new international commitments. 48. New Zealand had established an independent Constitutional Advisory Panel in 2010. In 2013, the Panel had found that, while there was not broad support for a supreme constitution, there was support for entrenching some elements. The Panel’s recommendations had included a review of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act and support for the continued development of the role and status of the Treaty of Waitangi. The key recommendation was that the Government should actively support a continuing conversation on constitutional issues. The Government was currently considering the recommendations; any changes would need to be carefully examined and have broad public support. 49. Myanmar highlighted the country’s impressive achievements in promoting women’s participation, particularly in government. It appreciated measures taken to benefit Māori and welcomed the publication of the White Paper on Vulnerable Children and the introduction of the Vulnerable Children Bill. 50. Namibia commended government efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, including the Funded Family Care scheme which provided financial assistance to family caregivers. It made recommendations. 51. The Netherlands welcomed the leadership New Zealand had provided to enhance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and same-sex couples, including the introduction of the Marriage Amendment Act 2013. It noted some gaps with regard to the right to education and work for Māori and persons with disabilities, violence against women, child poverty and abuse. It made recommendations. 52. Nicaragua applauded advances made in harmonizing national legislation through broad consultations with all social actors. It acknowledged the leadership role of New Zealand alongside other countries in helping to guarantee women’s rights and progress towards gender equality. Nicaragua made recommendations. 53. The Niger welcomed the action New Zealand had taken in response to recommendations, particularly concerning legislation and policy measures in the areas of anti-discrimination, education, employment, health and social protection. It commended New Zealand for the Marine and Coastal Area Act 2011 and its cooperation with the treaty bodies. It made a recommendation. 54. Nigeria welcomed the country’s engagement with OHCHR. It asked New Zealand to address the controversial issues around public health and the Disability Strategy. It called on New Zealand to ensure that government programmes benefitted all individuals without discrimination. It made a recommendation. 55. Norway welcomed the move to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and achievements in promoting gender equality and women’s rights. It was encouraged by the determination of New Zealand to do more to address violence against women through measures to empower them and improve their rights. Norway made recommendations. 56. Oman noted that constitutional discussions were a priority for New Zealand in its efforts to improve human rights. It commended New Zealand for its strategies concerning people with disabilities and children at risk and the progress it had made in the provision of basic services such as health, transportation and housing. It made a recommendation. 57. Paraguay appreciated the recognition of New Zealand of the need to strengthen relations between the Government and Māori and its objective of reducing the high level of 8