Submissions

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…

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Social Security Amendment Bill - January 2025

NZCCSS challenges these punitive changes to our social security system

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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…

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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.

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Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill - January 2025

Submission strongly opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

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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.

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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…

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Oranga Tamariki - Long Term Insights Briefing

NZCCSS responds to the survey on the Long Term Insights Briefing coming out of Oranga Tamariki

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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…

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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…

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Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan - for 2025 – 2029

NZCCSS supports suicide prevention strategies but calls for cross-agency efforts and targeted interventions.

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Sentencing (Reform) - Amendment Bill

We believe the amendments will unfairly disadvantage Māori and youth, leading to harsher sentencing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products - Amendment Bill No 2

NZCCSS supports stronger youth protections against vaping through the Smokefree Environments Amendment Bill

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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.

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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.

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Education & Training - Amendment Bill 2024

NZCCSS highlights concerns about early childhood network approvals, charter schools, and attendance data.

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