Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work
Free From Poverty – Election 2026
Asking our political leaders for a commitment to policies that will lead to real change that frees New Zealanders from…
Improving Electricity Billing - Electricity Authority Survey
NZCCSS response to The Electricity Authority’s survey on Improving Electricity Billing in New Zealand.
Performance reporting and public accountability - Inquiry
NZCCSS submission on the Inquiry into Performance and Public Accountability.
Te Raranga Kaupapa a Here – Whiringa-ā-rangi
Welcome to the November issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS). We’re excited…
Education (Early Childhood Services) - Amendment Regulations 2025
NZCCSS makes some recommendations on the amendments to enforce compliance with Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulation.
Two new reports highlight whole-of-life approach to KiwiSaver is needed to support New Zealanders now and into the future
The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the leadership of the Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis (IDEA) and the Retirement Commission…
Social Workers Registration Board review - Social Work Education Fees 2025
NZCCSS submission on Social Workers Registration Board Education Fees Review 2025.
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Whiringa a nuku
Welcome to this month’s issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS). We’re excited…
Disability Strategy Refresh - Online survey
NZCCSS responded to the public consultation survey on the refresh of the New Zealand Disability Strategy.
Parliamentary Standing Orders - Review 2026
NZCCSS address concerns regarding the current process for the use of urgency in passing legislation.
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Mahuru
Welcome to this month’s issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS). We’re excited…
Electoral Act - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS opposes proposed changes to the Electoral Act 1993 which risk restricting people’s ability to vote.
Public Services Act 2020 - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS opposes the proposed changes to the Public Services Act 2020
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Here-turi-kōkā
Here-turi-kōkā | AugustWelcome to this month’s issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS).…
Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill - August 2025
NZCCSS opposes the changes to the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill which risk increasing health inequities faced by Māori
Employment Relations Amendment Bill - August 2025
NZCCSS oppose the proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000
People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity Submission - July 2025
NZCCSS calls for the repeal of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill 2025
Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms - July 2025
NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to identify solutions to address the harm young New Zealanders encounter online. NZCCSS upholds children’s rights…
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Hōngongoi
Hōngongoi | JulyWelcome to this month’s issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS).…
The Older Persons Poverty Monitor Project
There is currently no measure of poverty for older people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Without such a measure we cannot…
A responsibility to place and people: A faith based call to honour Te Tiriti, Tangata, and Taiao
Church leaders met with the Prime Minister in July 2025 to share their concerns and recommendations in relation to te…
Public Finance Amendment Bill - July 2025
We oppose the removal of wellbeing requirements in the Public Finance Act.
Empowering families: Increasing certainty and preventing debt in the Working for Families scheme - July 2025
NZCCSS supports the focus of the proposals to prevent debt to government and reduce underpayment of Working for Families entitlements…
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Pipiri
June’s edition of our Weaving Policy Newsletter