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Annual Report 2024

The annual overview of the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services for the 2023/2024 year

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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…

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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…

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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

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Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan - for 2025 – 2029

NZCCSS supports suicide prevention strategies but calls for cross-agency efforts and targeted interventions.

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Sentencing (Reform) - Amendment Bill

We believe the amendments will unfairly disadvantage Māori and youth, leading to harsher sentencing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products - Amendment Bill No 2

NZCCSS supports stronger youth protections against vaping through the Smokefree Environments Amendment Bill

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Spotlighting Structural Ageism on International Older Person’s Day

Recognising the vital contributions of kaumātua and addressing Structural Ageism across Aotearoa’s policies.

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Oranga Tamariki still owes millions to care providers

Care providers face uncertainty with $5 million in delayed funding from OT causing disruptions.

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Submission to the Health & Disability Commissioner - Review of the HDC Act & Code

NZCCSS welcomes the review of the Health and Disability Act, focusing on rights and equity.

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Feedback to MBIE & Ministry for the Environment - Making it easier to build 'granny flats'

NZCCSS questions if proposed changes for easier granny flat construction will truly support aging in place.

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Oranga Tamariki defends funding cuts, service providers unconvinced

Oranga Tamariki defends funding cuts, but frontline providers warn of negative impacts on vulnerable families.

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Decision-Making Challenges at Oranga Tamariki: A Q&A Interview

Nikki Hurst highlights inadequate decision-making at Oranga Tamariki in a recent Q&A interview.

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Uncertain Funding Leaves Charities Struggling

Charities await Oranga Tamariki funding decisions, causing stress and potential risks for vulnerable youth.

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Education & Training - Amendment Bill 2024

NZCCSS highlights concerns about early childhood network approvals, charter schools, and attendance data.

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Sentencing Amendment Bill - Reinstating Three Strikes

NZCCSS questions the effectiveness and fairness of the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill.

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Sector-Driven Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan Unveiled

Press Release The Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan is a sector-sourced and sector-endorsed call to action for our aged care…

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