Auditor General, Health and Disability Commissioner, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, and similar independent bodies established by Acts of Parliament. These bodies are sometimes known as ‘integrity agencies’. 65. All significant housing initiatives must be subject to transparent, effective, accessible and constructive accountability in relation to Te Tiriti and the right to a decent home. This does not require an amendment to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. Te Tiriti and the right to a decent home could be inserted into existing housing legislation. Existing bodies could be given the capability and capacity to hold accountable those with responsibilities to implement Te Tiriti and the right to a decent home. 66. Also, if they wish, relevant integrity agencies could revisit and refresh their role in relation to Te Tiriti and one or more aspects of the right to a decent home e.g. non-discrimination, children, privacy or fairness. Guideline 15: All significant housing initiatives must be subject to constructive accountability i.e. initiatives must be assessed against the human right to a decent home grounded on Te Tiriti. The review element of accountability should be carried out by a political body, such as parliament or a local council, together with one or more independent bodies, such as integrity agencies. H. International assistance and cooperation 67. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals and human rights treaties, highincome countries, like New Zealand, have an obligation to provide international assistance and cooperation to low-income and other countries in need. Global inequality cannot be reduced without such support which includes development aid, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. 68. The government’s aid programme, and its delivery, must be consistent with New Zealand’s human rights obligations. If the aid programme includes housing initiatives, the government has a responsibility to ensure the initiatives are consistent with the key features of the right to a decent home outlined in these Guidelines. 22