A/HRC/41/4/Add.1 12. The Human Rights Review Tribunal will have additional judicial resource to deal with case backlog. Accepted: 28, 35–40 Noted: 29, 31–34 Equality and non-discrimination 13. New Zealand is proud to be a multicultural, diverse and tolerant society committed to eliminating any discrimination practices. 14. The Christchurch attacks highlighted the importance of inclusivity. The Government is reviewing the current protections against hate speech and will develop a national strategy to address racial discrimination and racism. The proposed Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy aims to ensure that all children and young persons live free from racism and discrimination. 15. New Zealand has a solid legal framework against discrimination. Discrimination is unlawful under the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA). Avenues for redress to the Human Rights Commission, Human Rights Review Tribunal and courts are available. The HRA prohibits incitement of racial disharmony and distribution of certain racist material. The Human Rights Commission and the role of the Race Relations Commissioner are important in addressing racism and discrimination. 16. Te Arawhiti (the new Māori-Crown agency) and the pay equity work are examples of current work addressing discrimination and inequality. 17. New Zealand will do more to protect the rights of rainbow communities. New Zealand will consider amending the HRA to include gender identity as a prohibited ground of discrimination. We have noted these recommendations because a decision has not yet formally been made in relation to making specific law changes. Accepted: 41–50 Noted: 51–52 International cooperation 18. New Zealand values cooperation with other UN member states on a broad range of international issues, including human rights. Accepted: 53 Environment 19. New Zealand is committed to becoming a leader in climate change action. In May, the Government introduced the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill into Parliament. It sets emissions reduction targets for 2050 and establishes an independent Climate Change Commission. New Zealand also intends to complete its first national climate change risk assessment in 2020 and is developing an Environmental Health Action Plan. Accepted: 54–56 Businesses and human rights 20. New Zealand will adopt a national action plan to implement the UN Guiding Principles. We engage with businesses domestically and internationally to raise awareness and promote responses to modern slavery, and are amending the Government procurement framework to better incorporate human rights. 3