Submissions
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.

Consultation on the Scope of the Treasury's Long-term Insights Briefing - Sustainable and Resilient Fiscal Policy Over Economic Cycles
NZCCSS advocates for inclusive, resilient fiscal policy, emphasizing community well-being and long-term sustainability.

Sentencing Amendment Bill - Reinstating Three Strikes
NZCCSS questions the effectiveness and fairness of the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill.

Oranga Tamariki Amendment Bill - Repeal of Section 7AA
The NZCCSS submission emphasises retaining section 7AA, prioritising evidence, and upholding children’s rights in legislative changes.

Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) - Amendment Bill
NZCCSS opposes reinstating referendums for Māori Wards, citing Treaty breaches and inequitable democratic processes

The Fast-Track Approvals Bill - Submission to Chairperson of the Environment Committee
Deep concerns around the Fast Track Approvals Bill

Inquiry into the 2023 General Election - Submission to the Justice Committee
Feedback on the 2023 General Election.

Covid-19 Lessons Learned - Te Tira Ārai Urutā | NZ Royal Commission
Mātua ā wheako me whakaaro from NZCCSS members on Covid-19

Retirement Villages Act 2003 - Review
We support updating the Retirement Villages Act 2003 for better protections and clarity for residents

Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures - Amendment Bill
We challenge the kaupapa to increase the criminalisation of children as a result of media attention on specific crimes.

A Fair Chance For All - Interim Report | 2022
We support efforts to create an equitable and inclusive society by addressing persistent disadvantage.
