Submissions

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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Sentencing Amendment Bill - Reinstating Three Strikes

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

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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.

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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

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Retirement Villages Act 2003 - Review

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

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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.

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A Fair Chance For All - Interim Report | 2022

We support efforts to create an equitable and inclusive society by addressing persistent disadvantage.

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