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.
- Construction and Establishment of a Dry Anaerobic Digestion Plant – closes Thursday 30th October 2025.
- Antigua Street speed limit changes – closes Friday 31st October 2025.
- Nor West Arc cycleway speed limit changes – closes Friday 31st October 2025.
- South-East Central Neighbourhood speed limit changes – closes Friday 31st October 2025.
- Woodend Beach Domain Playspace, Toilet and Carpark Upgrades – closes Wednesday 8th October 2025.
- Parking on Coronation Street: Impacted residents and businesses only – closes Friday 10th October 2025.
- Canterbury Street Reserve Playspace Renewal concept design – closes Wednesday 15th October 2025.
- Improving public transport for Selwyn: Feedback on six-month trial – closes Saturday 28th February 2026.
- Clozapine: Proposed changes to blood monitoring and prescribing requirements - Questions for consumers and families – closes Wednesday 8th October 2025.
- Clozapine: Proposed changes to blood monitoring and prescribing requirements - Questions for health professionals – closes Wednesday 8th October 2025.
- Amendments to the Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Registered Nurse Prescribers in Primary Health and Specialty Teams – closes Friday 17th October 2025.
- Amendments to the Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Pharmacist Prescribers – closes Friday 17th October 2025.
- Safe Areas Survey – closes Friday 17th October 2025.
Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora consulations
- Proposal to fund medicines for multiple sclerosis, eye conditions, breast cancer and lung cancer – closes Wednesday 8th October 2025.
- Proposed changes to the Animal Products Notice: National Microbiological Database Programme – closes Thursday 23rd October 2025.
- Proposed regulations for managing high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 in poultry – closes Sunday 2nd November 2025.
- Proposed Organics Notice on inputs for generic substances – closes Tuesday 7th November 2025.
- Review of the Vehicles, Machinery and Parts Import Health Standard – closes Monday 10th November 2025.
- Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill – closes Thursday 2nd October 2025.
- Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill – closes Monday 6th October 2025.
- Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill – closes Sunday 11th October 2025.
- Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill – closes Thursday 23rd October 2025.
- Inquiry into performance reporting and public accountability – closes Wednesday 29th October 2025.
- Education (Early Childhood Services) Amendment Regulations 2025 – closes Sunday 19th October 2025.
- Proposed change to the coastal plan for the Kermadec and Subantarctic Islands – closes Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
- Future of marine management in Kaikōura – closes Tuesday 28th October 2025 (in conjunction with Fisheries NZ – part of Ministry for Primary Industries).
- World Heritage Tentative List review – closes Friday 30th January 2026.
- New assessment of the conservation status of birds in Aotearoa New Zealand – closes Saturday 31st January 2026.
Other government consultations