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Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch: Submission opportunities

Wednesday, May 13, 2026   Posted in: Waka Toa Ora Notices By: Administrator With tags: planning, community engagement, policy, consultation, legislation, submissions

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.
  • Torrens Reserve play space renewal – closes Sunday 17th May 2026.
  • Bill Hammond Reserve tree planting plan and play space renewal – closes Sunday 24th May 2026.
  • Elmwood Park Bowling Club lease – closes Sunday 24th May 2026.
  • Condell Avenue renewal – closing date extended to Sunday 24th May 2026.
  • Upgrading Bromley's streets – closes Sunday 24th May 2026.
  • Wainoni Road crossing for the City to Sea Pathway – closes Sunday 24th May 2026.
  • Proposed demolition of Woodham Park Caretaker's House – closes Friday 29th May 2026.
  • Proposed demolition of Halswell Quarry Engineer's House – closes Friday 29th May 2026.
  • Proposed demolition of Sexton's House – closes Friday 29th May 2026.
  • Ferrier Park and Toorak Reserve play space renewals – closes Sunday 31st May 2026.
  • Linwood Park concept plan – closes Thursday 11th June 2026.
  • Hagley Park North floodlights lease – close Monday 15th June 2026.

Selwyn District Council consultations

  • Safer Speeds for Selwyn 2026 – closes Wednesday 6th August 2026.

Selwyn Water consultations

  • First Draft Water Services Strategy – closes Monday 1st June 2026.

Waimakariri District Council consultations

  • Stock Movement Bylaw 2026 – closes Thursday 21st May 2026.

Hurunui District Council consultations

  • Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 – closes Sunday 7th June 2026.

Kaikōura District Council consultations

  • Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy 2026 – closes Monday 1st June 2026.

Environment Canterbury consultations

  • Intergroup Limited resource consent – closes Monday 8th June 2026.
  • Public transport network review - closes Wednesday 24th June 2026.
  • Proposed changes to Route 44 and Route 135 - closes Wednesday 24th June 2026.
  • Ashley Rakahuri flood resilience project – closes Friday 31st July 2026.

Ministry of Health consultations

  • Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy – closes Monday 18th May 2026.

Pharmac consultations

  • Proposal to enter into an agreement for a range of medical devices supplied by Smith & Nephew – closes Monday 25th May 2026.
  • Proposed update to Pharmac’s Operating Policies and Procedures Manual – closes Tuesday 26th May 2026.
  • Review of the Exceptional Circumstances Framework – closes Sunday 7th June 2026.

Ministry for Primary Industries consultations

  • Proposed Kaikōura rock lobster temporary seasonal closure – closes Monday 18th May 2026.
  • Proposed amended Animal Products Notice: Dairy Export Quota Products amount to recover for year 2026 – closes Friday 22nd May 2026.
  • Proposed import requirements for fresh blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) for human consumption – closes Friday 29th May 2026.
  • Proposals to amend the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds – closes Monday 12th June 2026.
  • Review of the Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations 1999 – closes Monday 12th June 2026.

Select Committee consultations

  • International treaty examination of the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Republic of India – closes Sunday 17th May 2026.
  • Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill – closes Tuesday 19th May 2026.
  • Modern Slavery Bill – closes Thursday 28th May 2026.
  • Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill – closes Monday 8th June 2026.
  • Corrections (Management of Prisoners, and Prisoners’ Property) Amendment Bill – closes Wednesday 10th June 2026.
  • Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords) Amendment Bill – closes Thursday 11th June 2026.
  • Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill – closes Tuesday 16th June 2026.
  • Financial Markets (International Money Transfers) Amendment Bill – closes Thursday 18th June 2026.

Ministry of Education consultations

  • Pūmanawa Tangata wāhanga ako – closes Friday 5th June 2026.
  • Enrolment schemes for Te Mātaitihi, Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School – closes Friday 12th June 2026.
  • Enrolment schemes for Koromiko Mākoha and Prebbleton School – closes Friday 12th June 2026.
  • Broadfield School enrolment scheme amendment – closes Friday 12th June 2026.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment consultations

  • Employment dispute system – closes Friday 31st July 2026.

Other government consultations