Submissions
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.
