24. New Zealand ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
31 Points |
Full Points 42 |
73.8% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
New Zealand was actively involved in the process of adopting the TPNW, and is a state party to it. It has also proactively advocated promotion of nuclear disarmament at various fora, including the UN General Assembly. It has engaged in promoting the CTBT’s entry into force, and developing its verification systems. It is one of the members of the “De-alerting Group,” which actively proposes that alert levels be reduced. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
57 Points |
Full Points 61 |
93.4% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
New Zealand is a state party to the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone Treaty. It has acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. |
Nuclear Security |
32 Points |
Full Points 41 |
78.0% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
New Zealand has been actively involved in both international and regional efforts, including GICNT activities to strengthen nuclear security. |