Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work 

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

NZCCSS opposes the proposal to tax income intended for charitable purposes

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

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

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

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

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

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

The January edition of our Weaving Policy newsletter

NZCCSS supports the provision of accessible, comprehensive healthcare for all young people in Aotearoa.

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

NZCCSS challenges these punitive changes to our social security system

NZCCSS supports a modernisation of the Mental Health Act, especially with one that has such a quality of consultation and…

NZCCSS challenges the establishment of a Serious Youth Offender Category and the introduction of military style academies.

NZCCSS supports protection for employees who discuss and disclose their renumeration.

The December edition of our Weaving Policy newsletter

Submission strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

The first installment in our “Guide to Government”, outlining the submission process.

An analysis of key government entities in relation to Structural Ageism against Older People

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

NZCCSS supports updating legislation to better protect children, but has concerns about the efficacy of this approach, as well as…

NZCCSS responds to the survey on the Long Term Insights Briefing coming out of Oranga Tamariki