Connecting for change conference 28-29 July, Wellington

Submissions

Amendment Bill - Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement)

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

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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. 

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Policing Amendment Bill - April 2026

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

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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.

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Emergency Management Bill No 2 - February 2026

NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to increase recognition within Emergency Management legislation for communities and Māori.

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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

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Budget Policy Statement - February 2026

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

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Improving Electricity Billing - Electricity Authority Survey

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

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Performance reporting and public accountability - Inquiry

NZCCSS submission on the Inquiry into Performance and Public Accountability.

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Education (Early Childhood Services) - Amendment Regulations 2025

NZCCSS makes some recommendations on the amendments to enforce compliance with Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulation.

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Disability Strategy Refresh - Online survey

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

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Parliamentary Standing Orders - Review 2026

NZCCSS address concerns regarding the current process for the use of urgency in passing legislation.

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Electoral Act - Amendment Bill

NZCCSS opposes proposed changes to the Electoral Act 1993 which risk restricting people’s ability to vote.

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Public Services Act 2020 - Amendment Bill

NZCCSS opposes the proposed changes to the Public Services Act 2020

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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

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