Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work
Electoral Act - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS opposes proposed changes to the Electoral Act 1993 which risk restricting people’s ability to vote.
Public Services Act 2020 - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS opposes the proposed changes to the Public Services Act 2020
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Here-turi-kōkā
Here-turi-kōkā | AugustWelcome to this month’s issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS).…
Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill - August 2025
NZCCSS opposes the changes to the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill which risk increasing health inequities faced by Māori
Employment Relations Amendment Bill - August 2025
NZCCSS oppose the proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000
People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity Submission - July 2025
NZCCSS calls for the repeal of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill 2025
Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms - July 2025
NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to identify solutions to address the harm young New Zealanders encounter online. NZCCSS upholds children’s rights…
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Hōngongoi
Hōngongoi | JulyWelcome to this month’s issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS).…
The Older Persons Poverty Monitor Stakeholder Engagement Document
There is currently no measure of poverty for older people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Without such a measure we cannot…
A responsibility to place and people: A faith based call to honour Te Tiriti, Tangata, and Taiao
Church leaders met with the Prime Minister in July 2025 to share their concerns and recommendations in relation to te…
Public Finance Amendment Bill - July 2025
We oppose the removal of wellbeing requirements in the Public Finance Act.
Empowering families: Increasing certainty and preventing debt in the Working for Families scheme - July 2025
NZCCSS supports the focus of the proposals to prevent debt to government and reduce underpayment of Working for Families entitlements…
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Pipiri
June’s edition of our Weaving Policy Newsletter
Regulatory Standards Bill - June 2025
NZCCSS strongly opposes the Regulatory Standards Bill and its intent to undermine Te Tiriti o Waitiangi
Access to basic transaction accounts - June 2025
NZCCSS supports increased access to basic transaction accounts.
Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Haratua
The May edition of our Weaving Policy Newsletter
Putting Patients First - Workforce Regulation Review - April 2025
NZCCSS disagrees that reducing the protections for cultural and professional competence is the same as putting patients first.
Budget 2025 fails to shift the dial on child poverty
“Budget 2025 reduces investment in our youngest New Zealanders and fails to address the urgent needs of children and families…
Juries (Age of Excusal Amendment Bill) - May 2025
NZCCSS cautions against ageism in our judicial system
Strengthening New Zealand's emergency management legislation - May 2025
Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…
Media Release – Community-based Social Sector welcomes $190m Social Investment Fund – calls for a fair and sustainable approach
Joint Media Release in response to the SIA investment fund announcement from NZCCSS and SSPA
Plain Language Act Repeal Bill - May 2025
Access to government services and information is critical for all New Zealanders. The Plain Language Act 2022 is a valuable…
Open Letter to Ministers: Repeal Pay Equity Amendment Bill 2025
NZCCSS and the faith-based social service sector call for an urgent repeal of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill 2025
Oranga Tamariki Draft Long-Term Insights Briefing - May2025
Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…
