Submissions
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
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Draft Relationships & Sexuality Education Framework - May 2025
Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…
Royal Commission of Inquiry Covid-19 Lessons Learned - Phase 2 - April 2025
Responses from our membership about their experiences during the pandemic, with specific focus on mandates and lockdowns.
Government Procurement Rules - April 2025
Investing with community in the social sector is different to purchasing other goods and services.
Charities taxation - March 2025
NZCCSS opposes the proposal to tax income intended for charitable purposes
Disabilty Support Services - March 2025
NZCCSS advocates for centring a person’s aspirational vision of their own good life in the development of our disability support…
Arms Act rewrite consultation - February 2025
NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to prevent public harm by strengthening of the Arms Act.
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures)(3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill - February 2025
February 2025 Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide…
Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill - February 2025
Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…
Response to the 5th Periodic Report - International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - February 2025
NZCCSS responds to the 5th Periodic Report under the United Nations International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
