Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch: Submission opportunities
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.
- Development contributions rebate schemes – closes Monday 14th July 2025.
- Safety improvements in Wyon and Hulbert Streets – closes Monday 21st July 2025.
- Draft Plan Change 21: Central-City Noise – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.
- Waimakariri Road and Whitchurch Place speed limit changes – closes Sunday 17th August 2025.
- Cashmere/ Sutherlands/ Hoon Hay Valley Roads speed limit changes – closes Monday 18th August 2025.
- Future Deed of Licence for Upper Selwyn Huts – closes Monday 21st July 2025.
- Safer Speeds in Selwyn – closes Wednesday 6th August 2025.
Ministry of Health consultations
- Proposal to list medical devices supplied by Abbott Laboratories NZ Limited – closes Wednesday 16th July 2025.
- Proposal to list medical devices supplied by Carl Zeiss (NZ) Limited – closes Friday 18th July 2025.
- Changes to support increased prescription lengths – closes Friday 25th July 2025.
- Second consultation on possible brand changes through the annual tender July 2025 – closes Wednesday 23rd July 2025.
- Proposal to enter medical devices supply agreement with ESL Biosciences – closes Friday 1st August 2025.
- Freshwater national direction – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.
- Infrastructure, development and primary sector national direction – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.
- Going for Housing Growth: Providing for urban development in the new resource management system – closes Sunday 17th August 2025.
- Cost recovery proposals under the Organic Products and Production Act 2023 – closes Sunday 13th July 2025.
- Proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Sheep and Beef Cattle – closes Tuesday 15th July 2025.
- Proposed changes to primary sector national direction instruments – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.
- Review of sustainability measures for orange roughy (ORH 3B) and blue mackerel (EMA 1): 2025 October round – closes Monday 28th July 2025.
- Proposed amendments to Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 – closes Sunday 3rd August 2025.
- Consenting improvements for renewable electricity generation and electricity networks – closes Sunday 27th July 2025.
- Supporting the uptake of Smart Electric Vehicle charging in NZ – closes Friday 1st August 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.
- Application for a Marine Mammal Permit by Christchurch City Council – closes Tuesday 5th August 2025.
- Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector – closes Sunday 13th July 2025.
- Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill – closes Wednesday 23rd July 2025.
- Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill – closes Thursday 24th July 2025.
- Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill – closes Monday 28th July 2025.
- Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms – closes Wednesday 30th July 2025.
- Consultation on early learning licensing criteria – closes Thursday 24th July 2025.
- St Anne’s School (Woolston) new enrolment scheme – closes Friday 25th July 2025.
- Glentunnel School enrolment scheme amendment – closes Friday 25th July 2025.
- Rolleston Primary Schools’ enrolment scheme amendments – closes Friday 25th July 2025.
- Holy Family Parish (Christchurch West) Schools’ enrolment schemes – closes Friday 25th July 2025.
Other Government consultations