Submissions
Safety Measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs - January 2025
NZCCSS supports the provision of accessible, comprehensive healthcare for all young people in Aotearoa.
Regulatory Standards Bill - Consultation on proposed legislation, January 2025
NZCCSS does not support the promotion of property rights over collective rights and responsibilities and questions the quality of this…
Social Security Amendment Bill - January 2025
NZCCSS challenges these punitive changes to our social security system
Mental Health Bill - December 2024
NZCCSS supports a modernisation of the Mental Health Act, especially with one that has such a quality of consultation and…
Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill - December 2024
NZCCSS challenges the establishment of a Serious Youth Offender Category and the introduction of military style academies.
Employment Relations (Employee Renumeration Disclosure) Amendment Bill - January 2025
NZCCSS supports protection for employees who discuss and disclose their renumeration.
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill - January 2025
Submission strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Moving towards a financially stable mail service - Consultation with MBIE
We draw attention back to the importance of the mail service for older people and health initiatives.
Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS supports updating legislation to better protect children, but has concerns about the efficacy of this approach, as well as…
Oranga Tamariki - Long Term Insights Briefing
NZCCSS responds to the survey on the Long Term Insights Briefing coming out of Oranga Tamariki
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…
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.
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
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.
Education & Training - Amendment Bill 2024
NZCCSS highlights concerns about early childhood network approvals, charter schools, and attendance data.