Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work
Annual Report 2024
The annual overview of the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services for the 2023/2024 year
Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Bill - December 2024
NZCCSS supports improved independence of Arotutuki Tamariki and advocacy options, but has concerns around the ability of this amendment to…
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…
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Toitū Te Tiriti! Learn about the Treaty Principles Bill and how to make a submission against it
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.
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Mahuru
The first edition of our new-format newsletter, Weaving Policy, released in September 2024
Oranga Tamariki still owes millions to care providers
Care providers face uncertainty with $5 million in delayed funding from OT causing disruptions.
Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's - current and future capacity to provide support services for people experiencing neurological cognitive disorders
NZCCSS highlights how the Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan can guide the inquiry into aged care.
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.
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.
Oranga Tamariki defends funding cuts, service providers unconvinced
Oranga Tamariki defends funding cuts, but frontline providers warn of negative impacts on vulnerable families.
