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Simplifying Local Government in Hawke's Bay
Hastings District Council is consulting on local government reform and possible future council arrangements in Hawke's Bay.
Closed today · 9 August 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
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Application to lease Te Kauwhata Domain
Waikato District Council is consulting on an application from the Te Kauwhata Scouts Club to lease a council building on Te Kauwhata Domain.
Closed 2 days ago · 7 August 2026
Waikato District Council · Local government
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Hurunui District Plan Change 7 - Rosewood Terrace
Hurunui District Council proposes rezoning part of 185 Ashworths Road, Amberley, from Rural to Residential 1 to enable about 230 homes and support the future relocation of hazard-exposed Amberley Beach.
Closed 2 days ago · 7 August 2026
Hurunui District Council · Local government
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Voluntary Nature and Carbon Markets: Domestic Scheme Endorsement Criteria
The Ministry proposes integrity criteria and assessor requirements for government endorsement of domestic voluntary nature and carbon market schemes.
Closed 2 days ago · 7 August 2026
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport · Public service
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Draft Bay of Plenty Regional Public Transport Plan 2026-2036
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking feedback on the region's proposed direction and priorities for public transport over the next ten years.
Closed 3 days ago · 6 August 2026
Bay of Plenty Regional Council · Local government
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Consultation on New Plymouth planning rules
An official investigation recommends possible changes to specific New Plymouth District Plan provisions considered to restrict economic growth, development capacity or employment; the Minister may implement changes through regulations.
Closed 4 days ago · 5 August 2026
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport · Public service
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Publicly Notified Resource Consents — Piako River - Notice to Alter Stopbank Designation
Hauraki District Council lists publicly notified resource consents open to submissions. One listed application, “Piako River - Notice to Alter Stopbank Designation”, would affect stopbank designation in the Piako River area.
Closed 4 days ago · 5 August 2026
Hauraki District Council · Local government
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Living at density survey: Local Area Plans (Hastings District Council)
Hastings District Council is running a “Living at density” survey to understand what people value when planning neighbourhoods and implementing Local Area Plans and the medium-density housing strategy across the district.
Closed 5 days ago · 4 August 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
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Brooklyn Connections transport changes
Wellington City Council proposes revised walking, cycling and bus improvements on Brooklyn Road and Ohiro Road, including permanent cycle lanes, bus-stop changes and a net reduction in on-street parking.
Closed 6 days ago · 3 August 2026
Wellington City Council · Local government
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Private Plan Change 40 – Mount Maunganui Golf Club Incorporated
Tauranga City Council is consulting on Private Plan Change 40 – Mount Maunganui Golf Club Incorporated.
Closed 6 days ago · 3 August 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
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Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill
Amendment Paper 635 would make targeted changes to courts legislation, including more flexible fee-setting, broader Family Court Associate powers, four additional coroners, and allowing one health assessor rather than two in specified mental-impairment proceedings.
Closed 6 days ago · 3 August 2026
Justice Committee · Parliamentary
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Further submissions on Gisborne Urban Plan Change 6
Further submissions on proposed housing and zoning changes for Gisborne city will be accepted from 20 July until noon on 3 August 2026.
Closed 6 days ago · 3 August 2026
Gisborne District Council · Local government
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Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2026
Christchurch City Council is consulting on its six-year waste plan, including proposals for glass collection, reuse of household goods, and a dedicated litter team.
Closed 6 days ago · 3 August 2026
Christchurch City Council · Local government
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Proposed changes to the Responsible Freedom Camping Bylaw
Grey District Council proposes updating its freedom-camping bylaw to reflect national self-containment rules and change camping hours, stay limits, temporary restrictions, mapped areas and enforcement provisions.
Closed 8 days ago · 1 August 2026
Grey District Council · Local government
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Waste collection & management — three-strike system and operator registration (Grey District Council)
Grey District Council is reviewing how waste and recycling services are managed across the district and is consulting on changes to improve recycling quality and information about where waste goes. The draft proposals include a three-strike compliance system and requiring private waste collection operators and facilities to register and report to Council.
Closed 8 days ago · 1 August 2026
Grey District Council · Local government
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Access to cash
The Reserve Bank proposes requiring banks to provide free cash withdrawals, deposits and change within specified travel distances throughout New Zealand.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Reserve Bank of New Zealand · Other public body
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Application to lease Dr John Lightbody Reserve
Waikato District Council is consulting on an application from the Tuakau Youth Centre Charitable Trust to lease a clubroom at Dr John Lightbody Reserve.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Waikato District Council · Local government
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Coast Recreation Project
Ōpōtiki District Council is asking how Better Off funding should be used to improve recreation spaces along the coast.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
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Consultation on the employment dispute system
MBIE is asking people about their experiences with employment disputes and the government-supported dispute resolution system.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
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Consultation: third round of Acts proposed for repeal
The Parliamentary Counsel Office is consulting on a third round of Acts proposed for repeal.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Parliamentary Counsel Office · Other public body
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Draft Code of Development Standards (CODS)
Porirua City Council proposes replacing its 2010 engineering code with updated standards for subdivision, earthworks, water infrastructure, transport, landscaping and utility services.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Porirua City Council · Local government
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Draft Eskdale Park Reserve Management Plan
Hastings District Council is consulting on the long-term management plan for Eskdale Park, including restoration, management and development after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
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Marlborough 2055 - What Matters to You?
Marlborough District Council is asking the community which work and spending priorities should guide the district over the next 30 years. The results will help shape the draft Long-Term Plan before its formal consultation.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Marlborough District Council · Local government
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Review of Council-owned Properties
Tararua District Council proposes selling 39 Gregg Street and part of 39 Ransom Street in Dannevirke because it considers the council-owned land is no longer delivering sufficient community value.
Closed 9 days ago · 31 July 2026
Tararua District Council · Local government
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Princes Street Connection stage 1 transport changes
Dunedin City Council proposes parking and bus-stop changes between King Edward Street and Andersons Bay Road, including making Jones Street one-way as part of stage 1 of the Princes Street Connection.
Closed 11 days ago · 29 July 2026
Dunedin City Council · Local government
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Proposal to amalgamate with Kaikōura District Council (Head Start – Simplifying Local Government reforms)
Marlborough District Council is considering whether to develop a joint Head Start amalgamation proposal with Kaikōura District Council. A first survey showed the Marlborough community was generally positive or neutral, with concerns about representation, identity and costs.
Closed 11 days ago · 29 July 2026
Marlborough District Council · Local government
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Te Puke Spatial Plan (Western Bay of Plenty District Council)
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is asking the community for input to develop the Te Puke Spatial Plan, which will guide how Te Puke grows and changes over the next 30–50 years, including a Community Ideas Forum and draft plan input.
Closed 11 days ago · 29 July 2026
Western Bay of Plenty District Council · Local government
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Proposed options to improve equine traceability
MPI is consulting on options to improve traceability for horses and other equines.
Closed 12 days ago · 28 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Targeted speed limit reviews – SH1 Blenheim area
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi proposes reducing the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on two sections of State Highway 1 near Blenheim in response to community requests and safety concerns.
Closed 13 days ago · 27 July 2026
New Zealand Transport Agency · Other public body
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Prioritise Kāpiti: Long-term Plan 2027-37
Kāpiti Coast District Council is asking for early feedback on priorities and planning principles for its Long-term Plan 2027-37.
Closed 14 days ago · 26 July 2026
Kāpiti Coast District Council · Local government
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Timaru Head Start local government reform proposal
Timaru District Council is asking whether it should submit an initial Head Start proposal for a new unitary authority, and which South Canterbury area that proposal should cover.
Closed 16 days ago · 24 July 2026
Timaru District Council · Local government
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Proposal to continue with the current provider for storage and distribution services for funded pharmaceuticals
Pharmac proposes retaining Onelink to store and distribute funded condoms, nicotine-replacement products and naloxone, and adding logistics for the hepatitis C medicines Harvoni and ribavirin.
Closed 16 days ago · 24 July 2026
Pharmaceutical Management Agency · Other public body
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Review of fishery sustainability measures – October 2026 round
MPI is consulting on fishery sustainability measures for the October 2026 round.
Closed 16 days ago · 24 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Dog Control Policy
Ōpōtiki District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Policy and seeking community feedback on whether it is fit for purpose.
Closed 17 days ago · 23 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
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Further submissions on Kawerau District Plan Change 5
Kawerau District Council is inviting further submissions that support or oppose matters raised in two original submissions on proposed District Plan Change 5.
Closed 17 days ago · 23 July 2026
Kawerau District Council · Local government
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Gambling and TAB Venues Policy
Ōpōtiki District Council is consulting on proposed updates to its Gambling and TAB Venues Policy.
Closed 17 days ago · 23 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
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Local board plans 2026
Auckland Council is consulting on draft local board plans for 2026 to 2029, covering what each local board wants to achieve in its area over the next three years.
Closed 17 days ago · 23 July 2026
Auckland Council · Local government
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Reynolds Reserve (Tuakau) Classification
Waikato District Council is consulting on the classification of Reynolds Reserve in Tuakau.
Closed 18 days ago · 22 July 2026
Waikato District Council · Local government
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Tamahere Piazza reclassification
Waikato District Council is consulting on the reclassification of Tamahere Piazza.
Closed 18 days ago · 22 July 2026
Waikato District Council · Local government
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A proposed reliability obligation to manage dry-year risk
MBIE is consulting on whether electricity market participants should face a new reliability obligation to help manage dry-year electricity risk.
Closed 19 days ago · 21 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
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The future of the NZ Relay Service
MBIE is consulting on the future of the NZ Relay Service, which supports accessible phone and video communication.
Closed 20 days ago · 20 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
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Should Wellington City merge with other councils?
Wellington City Council is asking whether it should join a regional proposal to replace existing councils with one or more unitary authorities.
Closed 21 days ago · 19 July 2026
Wellington City Council · Local government
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India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is consulting on India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill. The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is calling for submissions on the India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill.
Closed 21 days ago · 19 July 2026
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee · Parliamentary
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Proposed Plan Change 21 - Central City Noise
Christchurch City Council is consulting on proposed District Plan changes for central city noise rules.
Closed 22 days ago · 18 July 2026
Christchurch City Council · Local government
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Proposed amendments to the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2026
Tauranga City Council is consulting on Proposed amendments to the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2026.
Closed 23 days ago · 17 July 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
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Fair Trading Amendment Bill
Parliament is asking for submissions on a bill that would update Fair Trading Act penalties and enforcement, give online services more room to act against scams, and change how product safety standards are developed.
Closed 24 days ago · 16 July 2026
Finance and Expenditure Committee · Parliamentary
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Proposed Plan Change Tahi: Palmerston North designations
Palmerston North City Council is inviting further submissions on proposed District Plan changes for public infrastructure designations.
Closed 24 days ago · 16 July 2026
Palmerston North City Council · Local government
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Simplifying Local Government
Ōpōtiki District Council is consulting on possible future council arrangements under central government local government reform.
Closed 24 days ago · 16 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
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Proposal to alter Horomatangi Reef to Horomatangi Reefs
LINZ is consulting on a proposal to alter the official place name Horomatangi Reef to Horomatangi Reefs.
Closed 25 days ago · 15 July 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
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Proposals to alter Mount Treacy, Treacy Bluff and Treacy Flat
LINZ is consulting on spelling changes for Mount Treacy, Treacy Bluff and Treacy Flat.
Closed 25 days ago · 15 July 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
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Proposals to assign and alter six undersea feature names
LINZ is consulting on proposals to assign or alter six undersea feature names.
Closed 25 days ago · 15 July 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
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Proposed amendments to certain commercial fishing disposal reporting codes
MPI is consulting on proposed changes to some commercial fishing disposal reporting codes.
Closed 25 days ago · 15 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Simplifying Local Government - Which way should TCDC go?
Thames-Coromandel District Council is consulting on how it should respond to central government proposals to reform local government.
Closed 25 days ago · 15 July 2026
Thames-Coromandel District Council · Local government
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
Justice Committee is consulting on Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill. The bill seeks to confirm that the role of developing, setting, and implementing regulatory policy regarding greenhouse gas emissions sits with the Executive and the Legislature.
Closed 27 days ago · 13 July 2026
Justice Committee · Parliamentary
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Conservation Amendment Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill that would amend the Conservation Act, including the purpose of the Act, planning rules, concession processes, and parts of how conservation land can be used or managed.
Closed 27 days ago · 13 July 2026
Environment Committee · Parliamentary
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Local Government is changing - we want your views
Gore District Council is consulting on options for how local government reform could affect councils in the south.
Closed 27 days ago · 13 July 2026
Gore District Council · Local government
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Proposed Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw
Whangarei District Council is consulting on a proposed bylaw covering public safety and nuisance issues in public places.
Closed 27 days ago · 13 July 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
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Proposed Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw
Whangarei District Council is consulting on a proposed bylaw for public trading, events and commercial filming in public places.
Closed 27 days ago · 13 July 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
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Proposed Signs Bylaw
Whangarei District Council is consulting on a proposed bylaw to replace its expiring advertising signs bylaw.
Closed 27 days ago · 13 July 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
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NZ ETS unit settings and annual regulatory updates 2026
The Government is consulting on 2026 updates to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme settings and related regulations, including emissions factors, landfill reporting and price control settings.
Closed 28 days ago · 12 July 2026
Ministry for the Environment · Public service
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Options to reduce emissions from organic waste
The Ministry for the Environment is seeking feedback on options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste as part of the second Emissions Reduction Plan.
Closed 28 days ago · 12 July 2026
Ministry for the Environment · Public service
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Revitalising Gisborne city centre
Gisborne District Council is seeking feedback on three levels of change for Lowe Street, Gladstone Road, Peel Street and Reads Quay.
Closed 28 days ago · 12 July 2026
Gisborne District Council · Local government
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Simplifying local government in the Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking what residents value as the region considers possible new structures for local and regional government.
Closed 28 days ago · 12 July 2026
Bay of Plenty Regional Council · Local government
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Proposed amendments to the Animal Products Notice: Official Assurance Requirements
MPI is consulting on proposed changes to official assurance requirements under the Animal Products Notice.
Closed 31 days ago · 9 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Proposed amended Food Notice: Requirements for Recognised Agencies and Persons 2026
MPI is consulting on proposed changes to requirements for recognised agencies and people carrying out food safety functions.
Closed 33 days ago · 7 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Give the old jockey clubrooms a new life
Palmerston North City Council is seeking interest from people or groups who may want to relocate and restore the old jockey clubrooms at Ashhurst Domain.
Closed 34 days ago · 6 July 2026
Palmerston North City Council · Local government
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Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill to give legal effect to the Te Here ā Nuku / Nelson Tenths settlement.
Closed 34 days ago · 6 July 2026
Finance and Expenditure Committee · Parliamentary
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Improving access and safety around Akaroa main wharf
Christchurch City Council is consulting on proposed changes to improve access and safety around Akaroa main wharf.
Closed 35 days ago · 5 July 2026
Christchurch City Council · Local government
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Ōmaru Reserves Management Plan
Auckland Council and the Ōmaru Joint Management Committee are asking for feedback on what a new management plan for Ōmaru should include.
Closed 35 days ago · 5 July 2026
Auckland Council · Local government
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Proposed Kawerau District Plan Change 5
Kawerau District Council consulted on proposed zoning for transferred boundary land, updated significant natural areas and a new Māori Purpose Zone.
Closed 35 days ago · 5 July 2026
Kawerau District Council · Local government
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Specified prescription medicines list for designated paramedic prescribers
The Ministry of Health is inviting submissions on a proposed specified prescription medicines list for designated paramedic prescribers.
Closed 35 days ago · 5 July 2026
Ministry of Health · Public service
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Draft Subdivision and Development Bylaw
Gore District Council is consulting on a draft bylaw covering subdivision, development, infrastructure and related approval requirements.
Closed 37 days ago · 3 July 2026
Gore District Council · Local government
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Draft Water Services Bylaw
Gore District Council is consulting on a draft bylaw covering water supply protections, enforcement, transfers, fees and related water services provisions.
Closed 37 days ago · 3 July 2026
Gore District Council · Local government
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Payment services regulation
MBIE is asking whether New Zealand's rules for payment services are clear, fit for purpose and able to support a competitive payments market.
Closed 37 days ago · 3 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
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Proposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf
MPI is consulting on proposed temporary fishery closures in the Hauraki Gulf.
Closed 37 days ago · 3 July 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Simplifying Local Government
Whakatāne District Council is asking what matters to the community as it explores local government reform options with neighbouring councils.
Closed 37 days ago · 3 July 2026
Whakatāne District Council · Local government
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Dog Management Policy and Bylaw, and Keeping of Animals Bylaw review
Tauranga City Council is consulting on Dog Management Policy and Bylaw, and Keeping of Animals Bylaw review.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
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GST - Arranging and brokering financial products
Inland Revenue is consulting on draft tax guidance about GST treatment for arranging and brokering financial products.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Inland Revenue Department · Public service
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Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill that would define the terms woman and man for use in legislation, with potential effects for how sex and gender-related rules are interpreted.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Social Services and Community Committee · Parliamentary
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Local Government (Port Companies Accountability) Amendment Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill about accountability settings for local authority-owned port companies, including how those companies are overseen and report to the public.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Transport and Infrastructure Committee · Parliamentary
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Private Plan Change 36 - Ōhaupō Large Lot Residential Extension
Waipā District Council is consulting on a private plan change request to rezone land near Ōhaupō for large-lot residential development.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Waipā District Council · Local government
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Public Finance (Prohibition on Providing Public Funds to Gangs) Amendment Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill that would restrict public money from being provided to gangs, raising questions about public funding controls, enforcement and affected services.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Justice Committee · Parliamentary
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Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill about move-on order powers under summary offences law, affecting when people can be directed to leave a place.
Closed 38 days ago · 2 July 2026
Justice Committee · Parliamentary
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Manderson Bush Private Plan Change request
Palmerston North City Council is consulting on further submissions for a private plan change request covering land at Manderson Bush.
Closed 39 days ago · 1 July 2026
Palmerston North City Council · Local government
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Proposed Private Plan Change 31 - Te Awamutu T4 Growth Cell
Waipā District Council is consulting on a private plan change request to rezone land in the Te Awamutu T4 Growth Cell.
Closed 39 days ago · 1 July 2026
Waipā District Council · Local government
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Simplifying Local Government - Tauranga
Tauranga City Council is asking whether it should help develop a Head Start outline proposal for local government reorganisation.
Closed 39 days ago · 1 July 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
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Annual Plan 2026-2027 Pre-Engagement
Waitaki District Council is seeking early feedback ahead of public consultation on its 2026-2027 Annual Plan.
Closed 40 days ago · 30 June 2026
Waitaki District Council · Local government
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Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 - Differentials
Hastings District Council is consulting on how commercial and industrial property differentials should apply in its Draft Annual Plan 2026/27.
Closed 40 days ago · 30 June 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
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Local Government Reform
Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting on what matters most to the district as central government proposes changes to local government.
Closed 40 days ago · 30 June 2026
Kāpiti Coast District Council · Local government
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Residents' Opinion Survey 2026
Central Hawke's Bay District Council is seeking residents' views on council services and community priorities.
Closed 40 days ago · 30 June 2026
Central Hawke's Bay District Council · Local government
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Should Local Decisions Stay Local?
Manawatū District Council is consulting on Should Local Decisions Stay Local?.
Closed 40 days ago · 30 June 2026
Manawatū District Council · Local government
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Terms of reference for the 2026–27 review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001
MPI is consulting on the terms of reference for the 2026-27 review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001.
Closed 41 days ago · 29 June 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
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Time of use charging regulations
The Ministry of Transport is consulting on regulations for future time-of-use road charging schemes, including how charges could differ by vehicle type and how non-payment could be enforced.
Closed 45 days ago · 25 June 2026
Ministry of Transport · Public service