Waka Toa Ora

Submissions: Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch

Waka Toa Ora provides a way to share submission opportunities across our networks. Submissions are an effective way for communities to have their voice heard when local and central government are considering proposals which affect where we live, work and play.

Below are a number of consultations which are now open for comment. This list is not exhaustive, as there are many government and other agencies which consult on a regular basis. New items added since last week have been highlighted in bold.

Please contact Te Mana Ora Submissions Coordinators if you become aware of other consultations that would be of interest to Waka Toa Ora signatories (submissions[at]cdhb.health.nz). It can then be included in the next bulletin.

Christchurch City Council consultations

• Amyes Road street renewal – closes Sunday 15th June 2025.
• Bishopdale padel court proposal – closes Sunday 15th June 2025.
• Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Stormwater Management Plan – closes Tuesday 17th June 2025.
• Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Planting Plan – closes Thursday 19th June 2025.
• Enhancing Lake Kate Sheppard and Bower Park – closing date extended to Wednesday 25th June 2025.
• Dog recreation areas in southwest Christchurch – closes Sunday 29th June 2025.
• Re-consult on speed limits surrounding One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha – closes Wednesday 9th July 2025.

Selwyn District Council consultations

• Amendment to NZTA-1 State Highway 1, D240003 Rolleston Overpass – closes Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Waimakariri District Council consultations

• Volleyball Net Installation at Kaiapoi Domain – closes Friday 13th June 2025.
• Draft Community Development Strategy 2025-2035 | Whakawhānake Hapori o Waimakariri – closing date TBC.
• Draft Inclusive Waimakariri Accessibility Plan – closing date TBC.

Hurunui District Council consultations

• Road Stopping: Unformed Legal Road adjoining Motunau Beach Road – closes Tuesday 17th June 2025.

Environment Canterbury consultations

• Isaac Construction Limited – closes Thursday 19th June 2025.

Pharmac consultations

• Enabling newly funded cancer treatments to be administered in private hospitals and clinics – closing Friday 13th June 2025.
• Consultation on possible brand changes through the annual tender - closes Monday 16th June 2025.

Ministry for the Environment consultations

• NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) unit settings and annual regulatory updates 2025 - closes Sunday 29th June 2025.
• Freshwater national direction – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.
• Infrastructure, development and primary sector national direction – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.

Ministry for Primary Industries consultations

• Proposed amendments to the Organic Export Requirements: Recognised Agencies and Persons – closes Wednesday 11th June 2025.
• Proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Sheep and Beef Cattle – closes Tuesday 15th July 2025.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment consultations

• Review of NZ Companies Office Fees and Levies – closes Friday 13th June 2025.
• Draft Building Product Specifications – closes Monday 23rd June 2025.
• Regulatory proposals for natural and orange hydrogen development – closes Friday 4th July 2025.
• Consenting improvements for renewable electricity generation and electricity networks – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.

Department of Conservation consultations

• Action for nature: Implementing New Zealand’s Biodiversity Strategy 2025-2030 - closes Monday 30th June 2025.
• Predator Free 2050 strategy review - closes Monday 30th June 2025.
• Application for a concession by Mount Cheeseman Ski Club Incorporated – closes Monday 14th July 2025.
• New assessment of the conservation status of reptiles in Aotearoa New Zealand - closes Monday 21st July 2025.

Select Committee consultations

• Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) – closes Thursday 12th June 2025.
• Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill – closes Friday 13th June 2025.
• Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill – closes Wednesday 18th June 2025.
• Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill – closes Monday 23rd June 2025.
• Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill – closes Monday 23rd June 2025.
• Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill – closes Monday 23rd June 2025.
• Regulatory Standards Bill – closes Monday 23rd June 2025.
• Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill – closes Monday 23rd June 2025.
• Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Bill – closes Wednesday 25th June 2025.
• Valuers Bill – closes Friday 27th June 2025.
• Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill – closes Friday 4th July 2025.
• Public Finance Amendment Bill – closes Monday 7th July 2025.
• Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector – closes Sunday 13th July 2025.

Ministry of Education consultations

• Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka enrolment scheme – closes Friday 20th June 2025.
• Ladbrooks School enrolment scheme – closes Friday 20th June 2025.
• Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka enrolment scheme – closes Friday 20th June 2025.
• Hillmorton High Schools enrolment scheme – closes Friday 20th June 2025.

Other Government consultations

• Proposed Improvements to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System – closes Monday 9th June 2025 (Ministry of Transport).
• Proposed changes to drinking water Acceptable Solutions – closes Friday 13th June 2025 (Taumata Arowai). 
• Long-term Insights Briefing: Deepening our understanding of Māori-Pacific identity in Aotearoa – closes Friday 20th June 2025 (Ministry of Pacific Peoples).
• Mutual transactions of associations (including clubs and societies) – closes Wednesday 25th June 2025 [Inland Revenue].