In 2017 New Zealand's human rights record will be reviewed by the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).

The purpose of this round table is to discuss issues relating to poverty and housing (adequate standard of living) in Aotearoa New Zealand and agree on priority areas for action ahead of New Zealand's 2017 ICESCR and CERD reviews.

Attendees will be offered the opportunity to become familiar with upcoming opportunities to engage on these issues through UN reporting processes and learn why and how they can participate in these international reporting mechanisms.