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The New Zealand Parliament regularly seeks public feedback on new laws and policies. A submission is your formal way to be heard — and it's more accessible than most people think.
Whether you're following local and national policy changes, connecting with decision-makers, or looking for tools to strengthen your voice — you'll find support here.
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These submissions are open right now. Your voice matters — and it's more accessible than you think.
The Government is proposing changes to alcohol regulation in Aotearoa that would reshape how, where, and when alcohol is sold — shifting the balance between private interests and community wellbeing.
Explainers
Background reading to help you engage with confidence on what's open right now.
Explainer
The Government's proposed alcohol law changes sound like a technical fix. But behind that is a bigger shift — making alcohol easier to sell, easier to access, and harder for communities to challenge.
Labour is proposing a Capital Gains Tax on profits from investment property sales. Here's what it means, who it affects, and why it matters for Māori and our communities.
The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey reveals the ongoing pressures Māori and Pacific whānau face across mental health, food security, smoking, and more. Here's what the data shows and what it means.
The Online Casino Gambling Bill aims to license and regulate online casinos in Aotearoa - but at what cost? Learn what's being proposed, who it affects, and why Hāpai Te Hauora opposes it.
Guides & Videos
Videos and step-by-step guides to help you take action with confidence.
01:46 Submissions are one of the clearest ways to speak up about laws that impact you, your whānau and your hauora.
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