Have your Say
Submissions
In New Zealand, all residents and citizens have a democratic right to have their say on Government policy and law changes. If you are concerned about an issue, you can a make a submission and let them know your views. After the submission deadline, the Government will consider changes to its plans based on all feedback received. Sometimes, they will hold a hearing, and you can request to be heard at a hearing regarding your submission.
How to make a submission to a select committee
How to make a submission on a proposed plan or plan change
Making a submission to a particular Government department
Current consultations can be found on these websites:
Ministry of Agriculture and Foresty
Take Action:
on petition online and Greenpeace
A few currrent issues:
Save the Denniston Plateau : Ours Not Mine (Forest & Bird)
Write:
You can also write to an MP to express your concern on a particular issue:
Here is a list of MPs: http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/MPP/MPs/MPs/
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