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.
- Head Start Pathway: Reorganisation of Canterbury councils – closes Sunday 26th July 2026.
- Lease to Playcentre Aotearoa Redwood – closes Thursday 30th July 2026.
- Chancellor Street/ Julius Terrace renewal – closes Sunday 2nd August 2026.
- Petrie Street renewal – closes Sunday 2nd August 2026.
- Stapletons Road renewal – closes Sunday 2nd August 2026.
- Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2026 – closes Monday 3rd August 2026.
- Draft Litter and Illegal Dumping Policy 2026 – closes Monday 3rd August 2026.
- Draft Community Waste Disposal Policy 2026 – closes Monday 3rd August 2026.
- Demolition of three buildings in the Inner City West Residential Heritage Area – closes Friday 7th August 2026.
- Lease to Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre Trust – closes Friday 7th August 2026.
- Linwood Canal Concept Plan – closes Sunday 9th August 2026.
- Linwood Neighbourhood Plan – closes Sunday 23rd August 2026.
- Safer Speeds for Selwyn 2026 – closes Wednesday 6th August 2026.
- Waimakariri Youth Council Future Voices Survey – closing date TBC.
- Plan Change 7: Rosewood Terrace – closes Friday 7th August 2026.
- Ashley Rakahuri flood resilience project – closes Friday 31st July 2026.
- Plan Change 8: Proposed changes to water management in Canterbury – closes Tuesday 4th August 2026.
- Proposed options to improve equine traceability – closes Tuesday 28th July 2026.
- Proposed changes to the code of welfare for layer hens – closes Friday 14th August 2026.
- Draft import health standard for specified animal products for human use – closes Tuesday 25th August 2026.
- Draft import health standard for microorganisms, biological products derived from animals, and cell lines – closes Tuesday 25th August 2026.
- Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill – closes Monday 3rd August 2026.
- Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill – closes Friday 14th August 2026.
- Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill – closes Thursday 20th August 2026.
- Regulatory Systems (Social Security) Amendment Bill No 2 – closes Thursday 20th August 2026.
- Building Amendment Bill – closes Sunday 15th November 2026.
- Third group of senior secondary curriculum subjects – closes Monday 3rd August 2026.
- Early childhood education funding system – closes Thursday 6th August 2026.
- Employment dispute system – closes Friday 31st July 2026.
- Capital markets reforms – closes Tuesday 25th August 2026.
- Revision of New Zealand Standard 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings – closing date extended to Tuesday 8th September 2026.
- Graduated Driver Licensing System: Requirements for supervised driving hours for time reduction – closes Wednesday 12th August 2026.
- Proposed changes to modernise NZTA services – closes Wednesday 12th August 2026.
Other government consultations