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Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work 

Amendment Bill - Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement)

NZCCSS submission opposing the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill 

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Amendment Bill - Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords)

NZCCSS submission strongly supporting the kaupapa to introduce a register of boarding houses and their landlords. 

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New report shows New Zealanders are locked into hardship by failing systems

Wednesday 1 July Findings from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) latest report show more New Zealanders…

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Kua Mahue | Left Behind

This report was created as a contribution to a national conversation that is grounded in evidence, informed by experience, and…

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A responsibility to People and Place: A paper for dialogue

Church leaders met with the Prime Minister in June 2026 to share their concerns and recommendations in relation to te…

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Budget 2026

Thursday 28 May 2026 Press Release “Despite the theme of this year’s Budget being ‘Securing New Zealand’s Future’, there is…

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Policing Amendment Bill - April 2026

NZCCSS opposes the increase in police powers to the extent proposed in the Policing Amendment Bill.

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Options for relief from tax debt - May 2026

The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) provides feedback on the options for relief from tax debt.

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The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Regulation) Amendment Bill - May 2026

NZCCSS makes recommendations on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Regulation) Amendment Bill

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Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill - April 2026

NZCCSS does not support amending the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill as proposed. We strongly feel that the concerns…

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Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill - April 2026

NZCCSS strongly opposes the amendments proposed in the Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill. There are significant concerns around the quality…

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Issue Snapshot 2026: Reducing Poverty

Recent data on poverty perceptions in Aotearoa highlights a lack of public understanding of poverty and the circumstances and conditions…

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Issue Snapshot 2026: Aged Care

The aged care sector grew out of a formalisation of not-for-profit organisations, many of them faith-based, caring for older people…

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Issue Snapshot 2026: Renting

Tenants have limited housing security under current legislation and there is currently no programme to ensure houses meet Healthy Homes…

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Issue Snapshot 2026: Care and Protection

In recent years funding for care and protection services has reduced, making it more difficult for providers to respond to…

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Issue Snapshot 2026: The Welfare System

As the cost of living has continued to rise in Aotearoa, welfare support levels have not, leaving many struggling to…

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Issue Snapshot 2026: Reducing Child Poverty

Despite previous gains made since the introduction of the Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018, progress has stalled and child poverty…

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Draft Carers' Strategy Action Plan - March 2026

NZCCSS’ submission reflecting feedback shared by members on the Draft Carers’ Strategy Action Plan and the opportunities and challenges they…

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Emergency Management Bill No 2 - February 2026

NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to increase recognition within Emergency Management legislation for communities and Māori.

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The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and NZCCSS

A collection of contributions from NZCCSS members for the March 2026 Guest Editorship at the Centre for Data Ethics and…

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Easter and Ethics

The final contribution to the NZCCSS CDEI Guest Editorship about the relationship between Human Values for Human Ethics and the…

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Warm Data Labs

A contribution from David Hanna on the importance of addressing the limits of administrative data for the CDEI Guest Editorship

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Data as Taonga

A contribution from VisionWest Waka Whakakitenga to the CDEI Guest Editorship

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