Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work
Employment Relations (Employee Renumeration Disclosure) Amendment Bill - January 2025
NZCCSS supports protection for employees who discuss and disclose their renumeration.
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Hakihea
The December edition of our Weaving Policy newsletter
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill - January 2025
Submission strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
NZCCSS Guide to Government: Writing A Submission
The first installment in our “Guide to Government”, outlining the submission process.
Structural Ageism in Aotearoa
An analysis of key government entities in relation to Structural Ageism against Older People
Moving towards a financially stable mail service - Consultation with MBIE
We draw attention back to the importance of the mail service for older people and health initiatives.
Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS supports updating legislation to better protect children, but has concerns about the efficacy of this approach, as well as…
Oranga Tamariki - Long Term Insights Briefing
NZCCSS responds to the survey on the Long Term Insights Briefing coming out of Oranga Tamariki
Annual Report 2024
The annual overview of the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services for the 2023/2024 year
Unlocking the Potential of Active Ageing - Long-Term Insights Briefing, December 2024
NZCCSS advocates for inclusive, holistic strategies to support older New Zealanders’ diverse wellbeing needs through the LTIB consultation on ‘Active…
Addressing Housing Insecurity for Older People in Aotearoa: A Call to Action
Press Release By 2028, over 25% of Aotearoa’s population will be over 65, yet the housing insecurity challenges faced by…
Housing Insecurity in Aotearoa’s Older People
Explore key insights in this report on housing insecurity for older people in Aotearoa, highlighting ethnic and regional disparities
Te Raranaga Kaupapa Here – Whiringa-ā-rangi
The November edition of our Weaving Policy newsletter
Disability Support Services - November 2024
NZCCSS advocates for better support service accessibility for tangata wahikaha|disabled people, as well as access for their whānau and those…
Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan - for 2025 – 2029
NZCCSS supports suicide prevention strategies but calls for cross-agency efforts and targeted interventions.
Sentencing (Reform) - Amendment Bill
We believe the amendments will unfairly disadvantage Māori and youth, leading to harsher sentencing.
Residential High-Rise Housing in Aotearoa - Long-term Insights Briefing 2025
We support HUD’s focus but raise concerns on high-rise suitability for ageing populations.
MSD's 2025 Long-term Insights Briefings - current and future disadvantage of older people in Aotearoa
Our submission to MSD’s Long-Term Insights Briefing addresses future policy needs for New Zealand’s ageing population.
Long-Term Insights Briefing - Realising the potential for technology to support personalised and tailored learning in the future
We advocate for a holistic, accessible approach to future education technology through the LTIB process.
Changes to school board objectives - & removing the NELP from legislation
NZCCSS supports school board objectives that promote inclusive education, uphold te Tiriti, and children’s rights.
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Whiringa-ā-nuku
The October edition of our Weaving Policy newsletter
Draft Strategy to - Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28
NZCCSS advocates for stronger gambling harm prevention measures, focusing on youth protections, funding, and targeted support.
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products - Amendment Bill No 2
NZCCSS supports stronger youth protections against vaping through the Smokefree Environments Amendment Bill
Spotlighting Structural Ageism on International Older Person’s Day
Recognising the vital contributions of kaumātua and addressing Structural Ageism across Aotearoa’s policies.
