Submissions
Amendment Bill - Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement)
NZCCSS submission opposing the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill

Amendment Bill - Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords)
NZCCSS submission strongly supporting the kaupapa to introduce a register of boarding houses and their landlords.

Policing Amendment Bill - April 2026
NZCCSS opposes the increase in police powers to the extent proposed in the Policing Amendment Bill.

Options for relief from tax debt - May 2026
The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) provides feedback on the options for relief from tax debt.

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Regulation) Amendment Bill - May 2026
NZCCSS makes recommendations on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Regulation) Amendment Bill

Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill - April 2026
NZCCSS does not support amending the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill as proposed. We strongly feel that the concerns…

Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill - April 2026
NZCCSS strongly opposes the amendments proposed in the Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill. There are significant concerns around the quality…

Draft Curriculum Years 0-10 - April 2026
NZCCSS submission on the Draft Curriculum Years 0-10.

Draft Carers' Strategy Action Plan - March 2026
NZCCSS’ submission reflecting feedback shared by members on the Draft Carers’ Strategy Action Plan and the opportunities and challenges they…

Emergency Management Bill No 2 - February 2026
NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to increase recognition within Emergency Management legislation for communities and Māori.

Inquiry into the 2025 Local Elections - February 2026
NZCCSS submission on the Inquiry into the 2025 Local Elections

Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS submission on the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill

Proposed data collection approach and content - Census consultation December 2025
NZCCSS responds to consultation questions on proposed census changes.

Budget Policy Statement - February 2026
NZCCSS submission on the Government’s Budget Policy Statement 2026.

Delivering for Pacific Communities - Strategy consultation
NZCCSS feedback on Delivering for Pacific Communities Strategy 2025.

Improving Electricity Billing - Electricity Authority Survey
NZCCSS response to The Electricity Authority’s survey on Improving Electricity Billing in New Zealand.

Performance reporting and public accountability - Inquiry
NZCCSS submission on the Inquiry into Performance and Public Accountability.

Education (Early Childhood Services) - Amendment Regulations 2025
NZCCSS makes some recommendations on the amendments to enforce compliance with Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulation.

Social Workers Registration Board review - Social Work Education Fees 2025
NZCCSS submission on Social Workers Registration Board Education Fees Review 2025.

Disability Strategy Refresh - Online survey
NZCCSS responded to the public consultation survey on the refresh of the New Zealand Disability Strategy.

Parliamentary Standing Orders - Review 2026
NZCCSS address concerns regarding the current process for the use of urgency in passing legislation.

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
