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New Zealand Food Safety proposes changes to rules for processing bivalve molluscan shellfish, verifying fish animal material depots, and scientific names of fish.
Closes today · 23 September 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
New Plymouth District Council is consulting on changing the New Plymouth Central Business Area from a prohibited area for dogs to a leashed control area. The proposal would allow most dogs, with conditions.
Closes today · 23 September 2026
New Plymouth District Council · Local government
The Ministry of Education proposes adding Koromiko Mākoha’s te reo Māori bilingual special programme to its enrolment scheme. The school’s home zone would not change.
Closes in 2 days · 25 September 2026
Ministry of Education · Public service
A marine mammal permit application seeks to renew vessel-based viewing permission and add a larger motorised vessel around Otago Harbour and the Otago Peninsula.
Closes in 2 days · 25 September 2026
Department of Conservation · Public service
MBIE is consulting on a draft notice that would require asbestos testing before most consumer toys, decorative, artistic and craft products containing sand can be imported or supplied.
Closes in 2 days · 25 September 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
Dunedin City Council is proposing a new Draft Local Alcohol Policy 2026 to guide how alcohol is sold, supplied and consumed safely, minimise alcohol-related harm, and reflect Dunedin’s local context and community preferences.
Closes in 2 days · 25 September 2026
Dunedin City Council · Local government
Tararua District Council is seeking feedback to help refine its thinking on libraries, footpaths and economic development before formal Long Term Plan consultation.
Closes in 4 days · 27 September 2026
Tararua District Council · Local government
The Pharmaceutical Management Agency proposes funding ceftolozane with tazobactam and widening access to bedaquiline, linezolid and captopril liquid for specified infections and high blood pressure.
Closes in 6 days · 29 September 2026
Pharmaceutical Management Agency · Other public body
The Pharmaceutical Management Agency proposes funding febuxostat for people with gout who cannot adequately control symptoms with, or cannot tolerate, allopurinol.
Closes in 7 days · 30 September 2026
Pharmaceutical Management Agency · Other public body
Fiordland Community Board is seeking views on a proposed one-off $65,000 grant from reserves to complete Leg 5 of the Lake2Lake Trail between Te Anau and Manapouri.
Closes in 7 days · 30 September 2026
Southland District Council · Local government
MBIE is consulting on reforms to improve electricity distribution business efficiency and support future electricity needs, including collaboration, regulation and governance changes.
Closes in 7 days · 30 September 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
New Plymouth District Council is updating its Significance and Engagement Policy. The policy sets out how it decides the importance of matters and the level of community engagement before decisions.
Closes in 7 days · 30 September 2026
New Plymouth District Council · Local government
Taupō District Council is reviewing its reserve management plans across the district and is asking for community views on what should be updated and how people use recreation reserves.
Closes in 7 days · 30 September 2026
Taupō District Council · Local government
Hastings District Council is refreshing its Positive Ageing Strategy 2014 and is asking people aged 65 and over in Heretaunga Hastings about what it is like to age there.
Closes in 7 days · 30 September 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
Selwyn District Council is considering designating 18 Chudleigh Drive, Lincoln, for educational purposes, including a primary school, early childhood centre and specialist hub.
Closes in 8 days · 1 October 2026
Selwyn District Council · Local government
Carterton District Council is asking for community feedback on how rates are shared across property types as part of its Rates Review 2026. The council says it is not changing the total amount it collects, and is comparing two options.
Closes in 8 days · 1 October 2026
Carterton District Council · Local government
Waimakariri District Council is consulting on a draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan through 2032, covering upgrades and actions to reduce waste and environmental harm.
Closes in 9 days · 2 October 2026
Waimakariri District Council · Local government
Kaikōura District Council is consulting on a proposed local alcohol policy covering trading hours, the location of new licensed premises and requirements for larger special-licence events.
Closes in 9 days · 2 October 2026
Kaikōura District Council · Local government
Waimakariri District Council is consulting on a draft plan for Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus as one connected community.
Closes in 11 days · 4 October 2026
Waimakariri District Council · Local government
Waikato Regional Council is seeking views on proposed changes to public transport fare policies across Waikato, including fare zones, concessions, products, transfers, buses and Te Huia.
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Waikato Regional Council · Local government
Waikato Regional Council is seeking views on proposed changes to public transport fare policies across the Waikato, including fare caps, youth discounts and Te Huia eligibility.
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Waikato Regional Council · Local government
Central Otago District Council proposes a new code setting engineering and infrastructure standards for subdivision and land development, replacing its NZS:4404 Addendum (2008).
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Central Otago District Council · Local government
Tararua District Council proposes District Plan changes to rezone land for housing and industry in named locations, with new development rules.
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Tararua District Council · Local government
Southland District Council is proposing minor changes to its Cemetery Bylaw and several changes to its Cemetery Management Policy.
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Southland District Council · Local government
MPI is consulting on options to change New Zealand rules covering homekill and recreational catch, including the 28-day rule, consumption rules for who may eat the products, and whether listed service providers must label them.
Closes in 12 days · 5 October 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
Land Information New Zealand is consulting on a proposal to make “Barnett Peak” the official name of a 1513m peak in the Tararua Range, just south-southeast of Bannister (peak).
Closes in 13 days · 6 October 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
Land Information New Zealand proposes making “Hanleys Farm” the official name of a recently established suburb of Queenstown, about 4km south of Frankton and adjacent to Jacks Point.
Closes in 13 days · 6 October 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
LINZ is consulting on a proposal to alter the official place name Horomatangi Reef to Horomatangi Reefs.
Closes in 13 days · 6 October 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
Invercargill City Council proposes renaming and expanding its smokefree policy to make vaping coverage clearer and include more public places.
Closes in 16 days · 9 October 2026
Invercargill City Council · Local government
Inland Revenue is consulting on a question about whether Active Investor Plus visa holders could become New Zealand tax residents under the permanent place of abode test. The guidance responds to questions about residential property and staying in New Zealand during and after the investment period.
Closes in 20 days · 13 October 2026
Inland Revenue Department · Public service
The Ministry for Primary Industries is consulting on levy, fee and hourly-rate changes for red meat, animal product approvals, organics trade certification and bee product processing.
Closes in 22 days · 15 October 2026
Ministry for Primary Industries · Public service
Kaikōura District Council has made a decision enabling up to 486 homes and expanded mixed-use development at Ocean Ridge.
Closes in 22 days · 15 October 2026
Kaikōura District Council · Local government
Hutt City Council is seeking early feedback to help shape choices about Council assets, services and spending for the Long Term Plan 2027-2037.
Closes in 22 days · 15 October 2026
Hutt City Council · Local government
The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform is seeking views on recommended changes to Auckland Unitary Plan provisions affecting development in Auckland’s city centre.
Closes in 23 days · 16 October 2026
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport · Public service
Marlborough District Council is consulting on a draft plan that brings together its current cemetery policies and practices, including a proposal to revoke the Exclusive Right of Burial Policy.
Closes in 23 days · 16 October 2026
Marlborough District Council · Local government
The Government is testing an Illustrative National Policy Direction for the proposed new planning system, covering five themes including housing, infrastructure and resources.
Closes in 23 days · 16 October 2026
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport · Public service
The Government is asking for feedback on the Illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD) as part of testing how national planning direction could work under a proposed new planning system.
Closes in 23 days · 16 October 2026
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport · Public service
South Taranaki District Council is reviewing its Class 4 Gambling Venues Policy and TAB Venues Policy, including options to retain, tighten or loosen current settings.
Closes in 26 days · 19 October 2026
South Taranaki District Council · Local government
Nelson City Council has drafted Draft Reserves General Policies to set overarching policies for managing, using, and developing its reserves, including how they will guide future reserve management plans. The draft is excluding reserves covered by the Saxton Field Reserve Management Plan.
Closes in 30 days · 23 October 2026
Nelson City Council · Local government
ACART is consulting on proposed guidelines for pre-implantation genetic testing when specialists disagree about a case.
Closes in 33 days · 26 October 2026
Ministry of Health · Public service
Kaikōura District Council is consulting on a draft economic development strategy and 2026–2031 action plan covering resilience, housing, healthcare, youth retention and economic diversification.
Closes in 33 days · 26 October 2026
Kaikōura District Council · Local government
Kaikōura District Council is consulting on a draft Economic Development Strategy to 2075 and a Five-Year Action Plan for 2026–2031.
Closes in 33 days · 26 October 2026
Kaikōura District Council · Local government
Hastings District Council is consulting on proposed speed-limit changes for 60 road sections across the district, set out in the Draft Speed Management Plan 2026.
Closes in 37 days · 30 October 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation guideline for consultation. It explains how payments from New Zealand entities to non-resident software suppliers are classified for income tax, including the effects of double tax agreements.
Closes in 38 days · 31 October 2026
Inland Revenue Department · Public service
The bill would overhaul responsibility and consumer protection for defective building work, including proportionate liability, compulsory insurance for design professionals and mandatory warranties for residential projects worth at least $100,000.
Closes in 53 days · 15 November 2026
Transport and Infrastructure Committee · Parliamentary
Far North District Council is consulting on a draft plan to guide the future management and protection of Rangitoto Reserve, Hihi.
Closes in 54 days · 16 November 2026
Far North District Council · Local government
Waitomo District Council proposes replacing the Public Amenities Bylaw 2015 with a standalone Cemeteries Bylaw 2026 for Council cemeteries across the district.
Closes in 55 days · 17 November 2026
Waitomo District Council · Local government
