Engaging with government
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Consultations — have your say
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Give feedback on a bill before Parliament
Before a law is passed you can give your views on it — called making a submission. You can do this online.
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Consultations listing
You can give local and central government feedback on their plans before they make decisions.
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Enrol and vote in an election
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Enrol to vote
You can only vote in NZ elections if you’re enrolled on the electoral roll.
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Register for the Māori electoral roll
If you’re of Māori descent, you can choose to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when you vote in general elections.
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Voting in an election
Voting gives you a say on the people and political parties who will represent you in Parliament.
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Complain about a government department
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How to make a complaint
If you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a central or local government agency, you can make a complaint.
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Complain to the Ombudsman
If you cannot solve a problem with a government agency, you can complain to the Ombudsman.
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