Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work 

Royal Commission of Inquiry Covid-19 Lessons Learned - Phase 2 - April 2025

Responses from our membership about their experiences during the pandemic, with specific focus on mandates and lockdowns.

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NZCCSS Guide to Government

Our Guide to Government helps you understand the way our system works.

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Government Procurement Rules - April 2025

Investing with community in the social sector is different to purchasing other goods and services.

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Charities taxation - March 2025

NZCCSS opposes the proposal to tax income intended for charitable purposes

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Disabilty Support Services - March 2025

NZCCSS advocates for centring a person’s aspirational vision of their own good life in the development of our disability support…

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Arms Act rewrite consultation - February 2025

NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to prevent public harm by strengthening of the Arms Act.

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Pae Ora (Healthy Futures)(3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill - February 2025

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

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Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill - February 2025

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

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Response to the 5th Periodic Report - International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - February 2025

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

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Budget Policy Statement 2025 - February 2025

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

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New Zealand's Future Productivity to 2050 - Long-term Insights Briefing, January 2025

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

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The Future of Courts and Justice Services - Long-term Insights Briefing, January 2025

Our response to the Long-term Insights Briefing from the Ministry of Justice regarding the future of courts and other Justice…

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Regulatory Standards Bill - Consultation on proposed legislation, January 2025

NZCCSS does not support the promotion of property rights over collective rights and responsibilities and questions the quality of this…

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Social Security Amendment Bill - January 2025

NZCCSS challenges these punitive changes to our social security system

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