Make a submission: 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.
- Planning for Hornby – closing date TBC.
- Wairakei Road upgrades – closes Sunday 25th October 2026.
- Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor landscape plan for Fitzgerald to Stanmore – closes Wednesday 28th October 2026.
- Selwyn Street Village improvements – closes Sunday 1st November 2026.
- Iona Reserve play space renewal – closes Sunday 1st November 2026
- Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system – closes Friday 11th December 2026.
- Adapting to Coastal Hazards: Taylors Mistake to Lower Heathcote River – closes Sunday 31st January 2027.
- Draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan – closes Monday 26th October 2026.
- Exploring solar generation on council-held reserve land – closes Monday 30th November 2026.
- Proposed guidelines on pre-implantation genetic testing for cases involving specialist disagreement – closes Monday 26th October 2026.
- Design of future regulatory system for natural health products – closes Monday 2nd November 2026.
- Proposed changes to the Simply Safe and Suitable template Food Control Plan and the Food Notice: Food Service and Food Retail Business Food Control Plan templates issued under section 39 – closes Sunday 15th November 2026.
- Proposed regulation on the prolonged confinement of dogs – closes Monday 23rd November 2026.
- Issues paper for the 2026–27 review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 – closes Monday 23rd November 2026.
- Fourth draft update to guidance on labelling veterinary medicines – closes Tuesday 1st December 2026.
- Review of the code of welfare for rodeo animals – closes Wednesday 9th December 2026.
- Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds – closes Sunday 19th December 2026.
- Building Amendment Bill – closing date TBC.
- References to Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Bills – closing date TBC.
- Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill – submissions encouraged before Tuesday 1st December 2026.
- Taxation (Annual Rates for 2026-27, FBT Simplification, Foreign Investment Funds, and Remedial Measures) Bill – submissions encouraged before Tuesday 1st December 2026.
- Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Claims Settlement Bill – closing date TBC
- Rēkohu Wharekauri Shared Redress Bill – closing date TBC.
- Senior secondary subjects open for feedback: Outdoor Education and New Zealand Sign Language – closes Thursday 29th October 2026.
- Review of Initial Teacher Education Programme Requirements – closes Friday 13th November 2026.
- Proposed group standard for treated seed – closes Friday 30th October 2026.
- s241 Decision-making Framework for access to Motor Vehicle Register information resources – closes Friday 30th October 2026.
- Land Transport Rules Reform: Heavy Vehicle Productivity Phase 3 – closes Monday 30th November 2026.
Other government consultations