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Civics.nz tracks public feedback opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand and explains them in plain English, with links back to the official source.
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The open items with the nearest closing dates.
Tauranga City Council proposes updating policies that set benchmarks for the amount, location and features of parks, reserves, sports fields and other open spaces across Tauranga.
Closes tomorrow · 8 November 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services proposes changes to four Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora and Tiaki Kuia, Koroua qualifications at Kaupae 3 to 5, following a working group review.
Closes in 2 days · 9 November 2026
New Zealand Qualifications Authority · Other public body
Queenstown Lakes District Council seeks feedback on targeted changes to dog-control rules, including leash requirements, effective control, protected wildlife areas and temporary dog-access changes.
Closes in 2 days · 9 November 2026
Queenstown Lakes District Council · Local government
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