Have your say

Central and local government

1. Submissions to Select Committees
   • Make a submission on a bill - closing dates and information on how to send your submission to the Select Committee considering the bill.
   • http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/SC/SubmCalled/
   • Source: Parliamentary Service (NZ Govt)
2. Ways to have your say
   • See all the ways you can have your say in Parliament from creating a petition to getting a referendum going and contacting an MP.
   • http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/HvYrSay/
   • Source: Parliamentary Service (NZ Govt)
3. Participate in local government
   • Different ways to get your ideas across to your local council. From submissions on local issues to long term planning for the community.
   • http://www.localcouncils.govt.nz/lgip.nsf/wpg_url/About-Local-Government-Participate-in-Local-Government-Index
   • Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
4. Māori participation in local government
   • Ways for Māori to participate in local government and how councils can best encourage involvement from Māori.
   • http://www.localcouncils.govt.nz/lgip.nsf/wpg_url/About-Local-Government-M%C4%81ori-Participation-in-Local-Government-Index
   • Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
5. Encouraging participation
   • Suggestions about how to participate in decision making in government and the community.
   • http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/work-programme/encouraging-participation/index.html
   • Source: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (NZ Govt)

Consultations

1. Consultation on draft Community-Government Relationship
   • Feedback is now being sought. The agreement will be a guide for how government agencies and communities can work together.
   • http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/work-programme/relationship-agreement/relat-agree-consultation.html
   • Source: Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (NZ Govt)
2. Transport planning and development
   • Provide input into developments around road transport rules and transport solutions.
   • http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/index.html#current
   • Source: New Zealand Transport Agency (NZ Govt)
3. Workplace safety
   • Have your say on employment and workplace issues.
   • http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/index.asp
   • Source: Department of Labour (NZ Govt)
4. TalkLaw
   • Have your say on law reform projects which help improve the law.
   • http://www.talklaw.co.nz/
   • Source: Law Commission (NZ Govt)
5. Education matters
   • Share your views on education reviews and strategies for the future.
   • http://www.minedu.govt.nz/theMinistry/Consultation.aspx
   • Source: Ministry of Education (NZ Govt)
6. Justice system
   • Contribute to the development of justice reforms and legislation.
   • http://justice.govt.nz/policy-and-consultation/current-consultation
   • Source: Ministry of Justice (NZ Govt)
7. Environmental risk
   • Open applications for consultations on hazardous substances and new organisms.
   • http://ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/consult-apps.html
   • Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority (NZ Govt)
8. Our environment
   • Have your say on environmental issues and policies.
   • http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/consultation.html
   • Source: Ministry for the Environment (NZ Govt)
9. Business consultation
   • Help government create business rules that work.
   • http://www.businessconsultation.govt.nz/consultations.aspx
   • Source: Ministry of Economic Development (NZ Govt)
10. The Couch
    • Join the online panel and have your say on the issues facing New Zealand families.
    • http://www.thecouch.org.nz/
    • Source: Families Commission (NZ Govt)