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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Request information from the government
You can make an official information request to the organisation or person you think holds the information you want.
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How government works
The Government is formed after a democratic election held every 3 years.
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Enrol and vote in an election
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Enrol to vote
You can’t vote in NZ elections unless you’re on the electoral roll. It’s compulsory to be enrolled if you qualify — but voting is optional.
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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 that will represent you in Parliament. NZ elections happen every 3 years.
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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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Find your Member of Parliament (MP)
MPs represent you in Parliament. You have the right to contact an MP to discuss any issue.
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