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Submissions: Have your say for a healthy greater Christchurch

Wednesday, July 1, 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.
  • Arden Reserve play space renewal – closes Sunday 5th July 2026.
  • Bolero and Curzon play space renewals - closes Sunday 5th July 2026.
  • Improving access and safety around Akaroa main wharf – closes Sunday 5th July 2026.
  • Plan Change 21: Central City Noise – closes Saturday 18th July 2026.

Selwyn District Council consultations

  • Community Halls Engagement – closing date TBC.
  • Safer Speeds for Selwyn 2026 – closes Wednesday 6th August 2026.

Waimakariri District Council consultations

  • Head Start Pathway/ Amalgamation – closes Sunday 5th July 2026.
  • Draft CCTV and Other Recording Devices Policy – closes Monday 20th July 2026.

Kaikōura District Council consultations

Environment Canterbury consultations

Ministry of Health consultations

  • Developing specified prescription medicines list for designated paramedic prescribers – closes Sunday 5th July 2026.

Ministry for the Environment consultations

  • Options to reduce emissions from organic waste – closes Sunday 12th July 2026.
  • NZ ETS unit settings and annual regulatory updates 2026 – closes Sunday 12th July 2026.

Ministry for Primary Industries consultations

  • Proposed amended Food Notice: Requirements for Recognised Agencies and Persons 2026 – closes Tuesday 7th July 2026.
  • Proposed amendments to the Animal Products Notice: Official Assurance Requirements – closes Thursday 9th July 2026.
  • Proposed amendments to certain commercial fishing disposal reporting codes – closes Wednesday 15th July 2026.
  • Proposed options to improve equine traceability – closes Tuesday 28th July 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.

Select Committee consultations

  • Fair Trading Amendment Bill – closes Thursday 16th July 2026.

Ministry of Education consultations

  • Second group of senior secondary curriculum subjects – closes Wednesday 8th July 2026.
  • 2027 tertiary fee regulation settings – closes Monday 13th July 2026.
  • Tertiary funding determinations – closes Friday 17th July 2026.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment consultations

  • Payment services regulation – closes Friday 3rd July 2026.
  • Future of the NZ Relay Service – close Monday 6th July 2026.
  • Proposed reliability obligation to manage electricity generation dry-year risk – closes Tuesday 21st July 2026.
  • Employment dispute system – closes Friday 31st July 2026.
  • Revision of New Zealand Standard 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings – closes Tuesday 25th August 2026.

Other government consultations