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

• Planning for Hornby – closing date TBC.
• MacFarlane Park Community Garden Lease – closes Sunday 6th September 2026.
• Shirley Community Reserve development plan – closes Sunday 13th September 2026.

Waimakariri District Council consultations

• Parking at Silverstream Shopping Centre – closing date TBC.
• Draft Community Outcomes 2026 – closes Friday 18th September 2026.
• Waimakariri Youth Council Future Voices Survey – closes Friday 25th September 2026.
• Managing and Minimising our Waste – closes Sunday 27th September 2026.

Kaikōura District Council consultations

• Local Alcohol Policy – closes Friday 2nd October 2026.

Ministry for Primary Industries consultations

• Draft import health standard for microorganisms, biological products derived from animals, and cell lines – closing date extended to Friday 18th September 2026.
• Draft import health standard for specified animal products for human use – closing date extended to Friday 18th September 2026.
• Changes to New Zealand’s organic regulations – closes Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
• Review of the rules for homekill and recreational catch – closes Monday 5th October 2026.

Select Committee consultations

• Crimes (Virginity Testing Practices) Amendment Bill – closes Wednesday 9th September 2026.
• Local Government (Management of Local Authorities) Amendment Bill – closes Friday 18th September 2026.
• Building Amendment Bill – closes Sunday 15th November 2026.

Ministry of Education consultations

• Additional senior secondary subjects open for feedback: History | Te Takanga o te Wā and Te Ao Māori – closes Sunday 20th September 2026.
• Koromiko Mākoha proposed enrolment scheme minor amendment – closes Friday 25th September 2026.
• Te Mātaitihi proposed enrolment scheme minor amendment – closes Friday 25th September 2026.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment consultations

• Revision of New Zealand Standard 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings – closes Tuesday 8th September 2026.
• Proposed second amendment to first edition of Building Product Specifications – closes Friday 11th September 2026.
• Capital markets reforms – closing date extended to Tuesday 15th September 2026.
• Options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses – closes Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport consultations

• Testing the approach to National Policy Direction – closes Friday 16th October 2026.

Environmental Protection Agency consultations

• Publishing summary information about hazardous substances – closes Friday 11th September 2026.
• Proposed amendments to the Graphic Materials Group Standard – closes Tuesday 29th September 2026.
• Proposed group standard for treated seed – closes Tuesday 29th September 2026.

Other government consultations

• National Engineering Design Standards framework – closes Friday 11th September 2026 (Taumata Arowai).
• Design, Construction, and Equipment Rules Reform: Package 3 – closes Friday 25th September 2026 (Maritime NZ).
• Legislation Repeals Project: Fourth round of Acts proposed for repeal – closes Friday 2nd October 2026 (Parliamentary Counsel Office).