NZCCSS and Age Concern

NZCCSS responds to the 5th Periodic Report under the United Nations International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Janurary 2025  Tirohanga Whānui | Overview  The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide…

NZCCSS advocates for inclusive, resilient fiscal policy, emphasizing community well-being and long-term sustainability.

NZCCSS advocates for better support service accessibility for tangata wahikaha|disabled people, as well as access for their whānau and those…

NZCCSS opposes the changes to the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill which risk increasing health inequities faced by Māori

NZCCSS highlights how the Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan can guide the inquiry into aged care.

NZCCSS cautions against ageism in our judicial system

NZCCSS questions if proposed changes for easier granny flat construction will truly support aging in place.

We draw attention back to the importance of the mail service for older people and health initiatives.

NZCCSS questions the definition of ‘productivity’ and advocates for a stronger representation of the value of unpaid labour and volunteering.…

We support HUD’s focus but raise concerns on high-rise suitability for ageing populations.

Our submission to MSD’s Long-Term Insights Briefing addresses future policy needs for New Zealand’s ageing population.

NZCCSS disagrees that reducing the protections for cultural and professional competence is the same as putting patients first.

NZCCSS challenges these punitive changes to our social security system

Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…

NZCCSS advocates for inclusive, holistic strategies to support older New Zealanders’ diverse wellbeing needs through the LTIB consultation on ‘Active…