"If you continue to promote this resolution from our point of view it will be a declaration of war. It will rupture the relations and there will be consequences."
McCully reportedly refused to back down, telling Netanyahu: "This resolution conforms to our policy and we will move it forward."
A spokesman for McCully confirmed the phone call took place, but said the Foreign Minister wouldn't comment on what was discussed.
The resolution demanded that "Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem."
New Zealand was the only western nation to co-sponsor the resolution, joining Malaysia, Senegal, and Venezuela.
The Security Council passed the resolution 13-0. The United States abstained.
McCully previously told the Herald he hoped "the friendship" between Israel and New Zealand would continue, in spite of the resolution.
Asked if the resolution was a victory, McCully said: "It is a victory for those who are keen to see the Security Council take action on the Middle East peace process after eight years of complete inaction."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade yesterday confirmed New Zealand's ambassador was "not able to visit Israel for the time being".
"We have been very open about our view that the UNSC should be doing more to support the Middle East Peace Process and we look forward to continuing to engage constructively with all parties on this issue."
Kiwi diplomat Jonathan Curr is also ambassador to Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Jordan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also recalled Israel's ambassadors from Senegal, ended aid programmes to Senegal and pledged to cut off US$7.9 million ($11.46m) in Israeli funding to UN institutions.
Netanyahu defended his reaction to the vote, saying "there's no alternative to a firm response".
He added: "We don't turn the other cheek. Countries of the world respect strong countries that stand up for themselves."
