Wellington City Council Bans Procurement from Companies Linked to Israeli Settlements
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What happened
The Wellington City Council voted 14 to one to end procurement from companies listed by the United Nations Human Rights Council for profiting from illegal Israeli settlements. This action joins other local bodies, including Christchurch, Invercargill, and Nelson, in adopting similar policies. The Council previously adopted a policy to cease investing in Israeli government bonds and state enterprises.
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Why it matters
The policy change reflects a growing trend among local authorities to introduce ordinances addressing conduct regarding both Israel and Palestine. The decision is a local government action that affects the supply chain of the Wellington City Council.
A city council has introduced ordinances addressing conduct regarding both Israel and Palestine.
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Who's involved
- Wellington City CouncilThe territorial authority that passed the motion to end procurement.
- WellingtonThe urban area where the Council provides governance and services.
- Andrew LittleThe official representative and Mayor of the Wellington City Council.
- Ben McNultyThe Deputy Mayor within the Wellington City Council.
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The entities involved
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Wellington City Council
territorial authority in the Wellington urban area of New Zealand
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Mandatory Palestine
League of Nations Mandate in the Middle East under British administration (1920–1948)