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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
Wellington City Council proposes combining its public-art, City Art Collection and mayoral-portrait policies into one framework for managing Council art.
Closes in 3 days · 10 November 2026
Wellington City Council · Local government
Masterton District Council seeks feedback on five changes to how service costs are shared across urban and rural properties, applying from the 2027/28 financial year.
Closes in 5 days · 12 November 2026
Masterton District Council · Local government
The Electricity Authority seeks feedback on market changes that could encourage reliable electricity supply for weeks or months when hydro, wind and solar output is low.
Closes in 6 days · 13 November 2026
Electricity Authority · Other public body
Far North District Council seeks feedback on proposed guidelines for alcohol licensing, including trading hours, outlet locations and licence conditions.
Closes in 8 days · 15 November 2026
Far North District Council · Local government
Rotorua Lakes Council invites ideas to shape community activities during January, including music, markets, games, performances and pop-up activities.
Closes in 8 days · 15 November 2026
Rotorua Lakes Council · Local government
The Ministry of Justice seeks feedback on proposed court-rule changes supporting digital filing, service, authentication and document access through Te Au Reka in the District, Youth and High Courts.
Closes in 9 days · 16 November 2026
Ministry of Justice · Public service
Waikato District Council is seeking early views to help shape future options for its Dog Control Policy, Dog Control Bylaw and related dog control services.
Closes in 9 days · 16 November 2026
Waikato District Council · Local government
The Electricity Authority seeks feedback on electricity supply-security modelling and assumptions, including interim assessment changes for 2027 and methods for revised standards intended for 2028.
Closes in 10 days · 17 November 2026
Electricity Authority · Other public body
Waitomo District Council proposes replacing the Public Amenities Bylaw 2015 with a standalone Cemeteries Bylaw 2026 for Council cemeteries across the district.
Closes in 10 days · 17 November 2026
Waitomo District Council · Local government
The Dental Council seeks feedback on its proposed 2027/28 budget, practising-certificate fees, disciplinary levies and other regulatory charges for oral health practitioners.
Closes in 11 days · 18 November 2026
Dental Council · Other public body
The Pharmacy Council seeks feedback on annual practising costs for pharmacists, prescribers and interns, changes to other fees and payment charges, and a proposed technology reserve.
Closes in 16 days · 23 November 2026
Pharmacy Council · Other public body
The Medical Sciences Council seeks feedback on proposed anaesthetic technician fees for the 2027/28 practising year, including practising certificates, disciplinary funding and education-provider charges.
Closes in 18 days · 25 November 2026
Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand · Other public body
The Medical Sciences Council seeks feedback on proposed medical laboratory science fees for the 2027/28 practising year, including practising certificates, disciplinary funding and education-provider charges.
Closes in 18 days · 25 November 2026
Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand · Other public body
The Midwifery Council seeks feedback on reducing the combined practising-certificate fee and disciplinary levy by $20, and halving its registration application fee for internationally qualified midwives, from 1 April 2027.
Closes in 20 days · 27 November 2026
Midwifery Council · Other public body
Parliament seeks views on minimum and maximum increases in councils’ non-water rates, a regulator and exemptions. The proposed range applies to an average per rating unit, rather than guaranteeing the same limit on every property’s bill. No submission closing date is set.
Closes in 24 days · 1 December 2026
Finance and Expenditure Committee · Parliamentary
The Dental Council seeks feedback on proposed changes to oral health practitioners' emergency training, equipment, medicines and team procedures.
Closes in 25 days · 2 December 2026
Dental Council · Other public body
Napier City Council is investigating the future of the public toilet facility on The Esplanade at Westshore, including how it is used and its role in the wider toilet network.
Closes in 85 days · 31 January 2027
Napier City Council · Local government
Auckland Council is seeking views on three location options and the design for a replacement Rakino Community Hall after storm damage closed the existing building.
Closed 1 day ago · 6 November 2026
Auckland Council · Local government
Whangarei District Council is asking whether it should explore transferring additional categories of Council-owned properties to Whangarei District Holdings Limited (WDHL).
Closed 1 day ago · 6 November 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
Transpower seeks industry feedback on operating arrangements between the national transmission system operator and local distribution system operators.
Closed 1 day ago · 6 November 2026
Transpower New Zealand Limited · Other public body
Napier City Council seeks feedback on its draft Rangatahi Strategy, covering wellbeing, learning and work, youth participation, transport and access, and places and activities for young people.
Closed 2 days ago · 5 November 2026
Napier City Council · Local government
New Plymouth District Council is consulting on three minor updates to the beekeeping rules in clause 11 of the Animals Bylaw 2020.
Closed 3 days ago · 4 November 2026
New Plymouth District Council · Local government
Masterton District Council asks residents and other interested people what they value about local sport and recreation facilities, what needs improvement and what they would like in the future.
Closed 3 days ago · 4 November 2026
Masterton District Council · Local government
Parliament seeks submissions on an omnibus tax bill covering annual income-tax rates, a category-based vehicle fringe-benefit system and foreign-investment-fund changes. It also includes business, not-for-profit and administrative measures. No closing date is set; official suggested response dates disagree.
Closed 3 days ago · 4 November 2026
Finance and Expenditure Committee · Parliamentary
The Ministry of Health is seeking views on the objectives, principles and core elements of a future regulatory system for natural health products.
Closed 5 days ago · 2 November 2026
Ministry of Health · Public service
Taupō District Council proposes reducing the district gaming-machine cap from 164 to 149 and removing Tūrangi and Mangakino from areas where new Class 4 gambling venues are permitted.
Closed 5 days ago · 2 November 2026
Taupō District Council · Local government
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.
Closed 8 days ago · 30 October 2026
Marlborough District Council · Local government
Motueka Community Board invites people to rank seven suggested projects for community funding and suggest other local priorities.
Closed 8 days ago · 30 October 2026
Tasman District Council · Local government
Rotorua Lakes Council is consulting on whether to keep water services in-house or establish a multi-council water services organisation.
Closed 8 days ago · 30 October 2026
Rotorua Lakes Council · Local government
Rotorua Lakes Council seeks feedback on keeping water services in-house or joining a water organisation owned by Rotorua Lakes, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau councils.
Closed 8 days ago · 30 October 2026
Rotorua Lakes Council · Local government
The Ministry of Education is consulting on draft Outdoor Education and New Zealand Sign Language subjects for the updated Years 11–13 curriculum.
Closed 9 days ago · 29 October 2026
Ministry of Education · Public service
Queenstown Lakes District Council is developing a district-wide Play Spaces Strategy to guide where informal play spaces are needed and how investment is prioritised.
Closed 12 days ago · 26 October 2026
Queenstown Lakes District Council · Local government
Invercargill City Council is planning to renew playgrounds at Kennington Recreation Reserve and Chesney Street, and is seeking community views before designs are decided.
Closed 13 days ago · 25 October 2026
Invercargill City Council · Local government
Napier City Council seeks feedback on selling Kennedy Park Resort's operating assets to Hampshire (NZ) Limited while keeping council ownership of the land and leasing it for up to 30 years.
Closed 14 days ago · 24 October 2026
Napier City Council · Local government
NZQA seeks feedback on proposed updates to three Te Reo me ngā Tikanga qualifications, covering their purpose, graduate outcomes, guiding principles and cultural or community pathways.
Closed 15 days ago · 23 October 2026
New Zealand Qualifications Authority · Other public body
The Electricity Authority seeks feedback on retaining a minimum retailer payment of $12 a week per qualifying electricity connection during an official conservation campaign.
Closed 16 days ago · 22 October 2026
Electricity Authority · Other public body
Land Information New Zealand proposes changes to clause 17 of the Landonline terms and conditions, setting clearer limits on how accounts may be used.
Closed 16 days ago · 22 October 2026
Land Information New Zealand · Public service
Taumata Arowai seeks feedback on two national wastewater standards covering odour from treatment plants and metals in treated wastewater discharged to water.
Closed 16 days ago · 22 October 2026
Water Services Regulator · Other public body
Central Otago District Council seeks feedback on a draft Libraries Strategy covering collections and services, culturally responsive libraries, community partnerships, and future buildings and technology.
Closed 19 days ago · 19 October 2026
Central Otago District Council · Local government
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.
Closed 19 days ago · 19 October 2026
South Taranaki District Council · Local government
Grey District Council is seeking views on options for the future of the closed Moana Skate Ramp, including whether existing Council budgets should be reprioritised.
Closed 20 days ago · 18 October 2026
Grey District Council · Local government
The Physiotherapy Board seeks feedback on proposed standards for adverse events, consent, third-party assessments and care for people close to a physiotherapist, alongside removal of two separate standards.
Closed 20 days ago · 18 October 2026
Physiotherapy Board · Other public body
Hutt City Council is seeking early feedback to help shape choices about Council assets, services and spending for the Long Term Plan 2027-2037.
Closed 23 days ago · 15 October 2026
Hutt City Council · Local government
Waimakariri District Council is seeking views on a 10-year strategy to guide decisions, investment, partnerships and services for play, active recreation and sport across the district.
Closed 27 days ago · 11 October 2026
Waimakariri District Council · Local government
Southland District Council is proposing minor changes to its Cemetery Bylaw and several changes to its Cemetery Management Policy.
Closed 33 days ago · 5 October 2026
Southland 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.
Closed 36 days ago · 2 October 2026
Kaikōura 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.
Closed 37 days ago · 1 October 2026
Selwyn 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.
Closed 38 days ago · 30 September 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
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.
Closed 38 days ago · 30 September 2026
Southland District 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.
Closed 41 days ago · 27 September 2026
Tararua District Council · Local government
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.
Closed 43 days ago · 25 September 2026
Dunedin City 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.
Closed 43 days ago · 25 September 2026
Ministry of Education · Public service
Waimakariri Youth Council is surveying people aged 12–24 about life in the district, their priorities and how climate change may shape their future.
Closed 43 days ago · 25 September 2026
Waimakariri District Council · Local government
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.
Closed 45 days ago · 23 September 2026
New Plymouth District Council · Local government
The Community Funding Assessment Panel proposes draft eligibility criteria, a funding schedule and allocation processes for the reinstated Ellesmere Reserve Fund.
Closed 45 days ago · 23 September 2026
Selwyn District Council · Local government
MBIE is consulting on a proposed methodology for rapid building assessments after hazard events, including minimum health and safety requirements and a consistent assessment approach.
Closed 47 days ago · 21 September 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
Queenstown Lakes District Council is surveying the community about accessibility and inclusion to help review QLDC's Disability Policy.
Closed 48 days ago · 20 September 2026
Queenstown Lakes District Council · Local government
The Ministry of Education is consulting on the proposed content for History and Te Ao Māori, two additional subjects in the new Years 11–13 curriculum. Feedback will help shape the final curriculum.
Closed 48 days ago · 20 September 2026
Ministry of Education · Public service
Dunedin City Council is consulting on proposed changes to the Water Restrictions levels in its Policy on Temporary Water Restrictions.
Closed 48 days ago · 20 September 2026
Dunedin City Council · Local government
Wellington City Council is asking for views on safety in the CBD in a follow-up survey to understand changes in community perceptions, including how City Safety and Wellbeing plan investments are working.
Closed 52 days ago · 16 September 2026
Wellington City Council · Local government
Timaru District Council is consulting on renewing its draft Gambling Venue Policy 2026 with amendments to allow more Class 4 (pokie) machines per venue (from seven to nine) and to update zone references for the Proposed District Plan.
Closed 61 days ago · 7 September 2026
Timaru District Council · Local government
Dunedin City Council proposes to retain its Keeping of Animals Bylaw largely unchanged, including the rule requiring written permission to keep roosters in residential areas, while clarifying that the definition of animals includes insects and invertebrates but excludes humans.
Closed 78 days ago · 21 August 2026
Dunedin City Council · Local government
The bill makes targeted changes to superannuation, benefits and veterans' pensions, including payment rules for Pacific residents, benefit rates where a partner has temporary or unlawful status, and the repeal of outdated provisions.
Closed 79 days ago · 20 August 2026
Social Services and Community Committee · Parliamentary
Kensington Tavern and Oxford Sports Trust have applied to relocate 18 existing gaming machines from 3 Kensington Avenue to a proposed venue at 216 Bank Street, Whangārei, because the current venue's lease is expiring.
Closed 85 days ago · 14 August 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
Inland Revenue is consulting on draft guidance about when land sales may be taxable as part of a profit-making undertaking or scheme under section CB 3.
Closed 86 days ago · 13 August 2026
Inland Revenue Department · Public service
New Plymouth District Council is seeking early input on priorities, service levels, investment, fees and rates for its 2027-2037 plan, alongside feedback on draft Community Board plans.
Closed 87 days ago · 12 August 2026
New Plymouth District Council · Local government
Gisborne District Council is gathering early community views on what Tairāwhiti should protect, improve or prioritise if the Government's local-government reforms lead to future changes in council boundaries, representation or services.
Closed 89 days ago · 10 August 2026
Gisborne District Council · Local government
Waipā District Council is consulting on future direction options in response to upcoming local government changes.
Closed 90 days ago · 9 August 2026
Waipā District Council · Local government
Hastings District Council is consulting on local government reform and possible future council arrangements in Hawke's Bay.
Closed 90 days ago · 9 August 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
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 96 days ago · 3 August 2026
Christchurch City Council · Local government
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 98 days ago · 1 August 2026
Grey District Council · Local government
Ōpōtiki District Council is asking how Better Off funding should be used to improve recreation spaces along the coast.
Closed 99 days ago · 31 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
MBIE is asking people about their experiences with employment disputes and the government-supported dispute resolution system.
Closed 99 days ago · 31 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
The Parliamentary Counsel Office is consulting on a third round of Acts proposed for repeal.
Closed 99 days ago · 31 July 2026
Parliamentary Counsel Office · Other public body
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 99 days ago · 31 July 2026
Marlborough District Council · Local government
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 99 days ago · 31 July 2026
Tararua District Council · Local government
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 101 days ago · 29 July 2026
Marlborough District Council · Local government
Kāpiti Coast District Council is asking for early feedback on priorities and planning principles for its Long-term Plan 2027-37.
Closed 104 days ago · 26 July 2026
Kāpiti Coast District Council · Local government
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 106 days ago · 24 July 2026
Timaru District Council · Local government
Ōpōtiki District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Policy and seeking community feedback on whether it is fit for purpose.
Closed 107 days ago · 23 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
Ōpōtiki District Council is consulting on proposed updates to its Gambling and TAB Venues Policy.
Closed 107 days ago · 23 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
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 107 days ago · 23 July 2026
Auckland Council · Local government
MBIE is consulting on the future of the NZ Relay Service, which supports accessible phone and video communication.
Closed 110 days ago · 20 July 2026
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment · Public service
Wellington City Council is asking whether it should join a regional proposal to replace existing councils with one or more unitary authorities.
Closed 111 days ago · 19 July 2026
Wellington City Council · Local government
Ōpōtiki District Council is consulting on possible future council arrangements under central government local government reform.
Closed 114 days ago · 16 July 2026
Ōpōtiki District Council · Local government
Thames-Coromandel District Council is consulting on how it should respond to central government proposals to reform local government.
Closed 115 days ago · 15 July 2026
Thames-Coromandel District Council · Local government
Gore District Council is consulting on options for how local government reform could affect councils in the south.
Closed 117 days ago · 13 July 2026
Gore District Council · Local government
Whangarei District Council is consulting on a proposed bylaw covering public safety and nuisance issues in public places.
Closed 117 days ago · 13 July 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
Whangarei District Council is consulting on a proposed bylaw for public trading, events and commercial filming in public places.
Closed 117 days ago · 13 July 2026
Whangarei District Council · Local government
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking what residents value as the region considers possible new structures for local and regional government.
Closed 118 days ago · 12 July 2026
Bay of Plenty Regional Council · Local government
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill to give legal effect to the Te Here ā Nuku / Nelson Tenths settlement.
Closed 124 days ago · 6 July 2026
Finance and Expenditure Committee · Parliamentary
Gore District Council is consulting on a draft bylaw covering water supply protections, enforcement, transfers, fees and related water services provisions.
Closed 127 days ago · 3 July 2026
Gore District Council · Local government
Whakatāne District Council is asking what matters to the community as it explores local government reform options with neighbouring councils.
Closed 127 days ago · 3 July 2026
Whakatāne District Council · Local government
Tauranga City Council is consulting on Dog Management Policy and Bylaw, and Keeping of Animals Bylaw review.
Closed 128 days ago · 2 July 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
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 128 days ago · 2 July 2026
Social Services and Community Committee · Parliamentary
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 128 days ago · 2 July 2026
Transport and Infrastructure Committee · Parliamentary
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 128 days ago · 2 July 2026
Justice Committee · Parliamentary
Tauranga City Council is asking whether it should help develop a Head Start outline proposal for local government reorganisation.
Closed 129 days ago · 1 July 2026
Tauranga City Council · Local government
Waitaki District Council is seeking early feedback ahead of public consultation on its 2026-2027 Annual Plan.
Closed 130 days ago · 30 June 2026
Waitaki District Council · Local government
Hastings District Council is consulting on how commercial and industrial property differentials should apply in its Draft Annual Plan 2026/27.
Closed 130 days ago · 30 June 2026
Hastings District Council · Local government
Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting on what matters most to the district as central government proposes changes to local government.
Closed 130 days ago · 30 June 2026
Kāpiti Coast District Council · Local government
Central Hawke's Bay District Council is seeking residents' views on council services and community priorities.
Closed 130 days ago · 30 June 2026
Central Hawke's Bay District Council · Local government
Manawatū District Council is consulting on Should Local Decisions Stay Local?.
Closed 130 days ago · 30 June 2026
Manawatū District Council · Local government
