Consultations listing

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) welcomes your feedback on the proposed amended Food Notice: Requirements for Recognised Agencies and Persons.

The Government is consulting on proposed updates to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings and regulations.

The Ministry for the Environment is seeking feedback on options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste, as part of the Government’s second Emissions Reduction Plan.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on a proposal to alter Horomatangi Reef to Horomatangi Reefs, for a pair of volcanic reefs in the east of Lake Taupō / Taupōmoana, centred 5.2km west-southwest of Te Kohaiakahu Point, southwest of Waitahanui (locality).

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions proposals to correct the spelling of three names for features at the south of Hohonu Range and on the right bank of Taramakau River, southeast of Kumara: - Mount Treacey to Mount Treacy, - Treacey’s Bluff to Treacy Bluff, and - Treaceys Flat to Treacy Flat.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on proposals to alter: - Motuhora Scarp to Moutohorā Escarpment - Otago Basin to Kōura Basin - Motiti Spit to Mōtītī Shoal - Whakaari High to Whakaari Shelf. - Pahaua Bank to Pāhaoa Bank and to assign Lloyd Dome as official, an existing name in scientific use.

Fisheries New Zealand is proposing amendments to the Fisheries (E-logbook User Instructions and Codes) Circular. The circular covers specific reporting requirements for commercial fishing permit holders, including codes available for the reporting of fish returned to the sea.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking feedback on 4 options to improve equine identification and traceability. We want to improve New Zealand's ability to respond quickly and effectively to equine disease outbreaks to minimise the impact on the equine population and economy.

The Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO), and the Department of Internal Affairs in relation to local Acts, are now seeking feedback on a further 51 New Zealand Acts proposed for repeal. This is the third round of Acts undergoing public consultation as part of the Legislation Repeals Project —a review of approximately 900 pieces of New Zealand’s oldest legislation. As with the previous rounds of Acts proposed for repeal, the PCO has undertaken careful assessment followed by targeted consultation with individuals, organisations, government agencies, and local authorities that administer or have an interest in the Acts, where they are readily identifiable. We now welcome the public to share their thoughts on the proposed repeal of these Acts.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on proposals to make Ladle Bend Creek and Munitions Bend Creek the official names of streams that flow into Pākuratahi River, Remutaka Range.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on a proposal to make Kākahu-pekepeke the official name of a stream in Otūmoetai flowing north then northwestward to Tauranga Harbour.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on proposals to assign seven locally used names as official, around Hobsonville, Auckland: - Bruce Point, - Cochrane Gully, - Gunn Point, - Isitt Gully, - Launch Bay, - Monterey Park, and - Pottery Creek.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on a proposal to assign Breakwater Bay as the official name of a small bay adjacent to and west of Port Napier.

The Counter Fraud Centre at the Serious Fraud Office is developing a Corruption Risk Assessment Tool. This tool will help build organisational capability to detect and respond to corruption risks specific to the operating environment. This will enable more targeted interventions such as improved training and education for employees or roles that may be at higher risk. The Serious Fraud Office is inviting participants to provide input into the tool’s design and provide feedback throughout its development.

The Parliamentary Counsel Office is seeking feedback from the public and interested parties on an exposure draft Amendment Paper that has been prepared alongside the draft Land Valuation Proceedings Bill. The Bill is on the Government’s revision programme for 2024 to 2026. The Bill re-enacts the Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1948 in an up-to-date and accessible form. Limited minor amendments are permitted under the revision powers in the Legislation Act 2019 and these are identified in Schedule 4 of the Bill. The Amendment Paper is proposed because the current revision powers in the Legislation Act 2019 and Parliament’s Standing Orders do not allow “repairs and maintenance” changes to be included in a revision Bill when it is introduced. However, they do allow Parliament to consider those changes through an Amendment Paper. We welcome feedback on the Amendment Paper and updated Bill, and on questions in the explanatory material. This will help us fix any issues and improve the Bill before introduction.

The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is consulting on proposed changes to how layer hens are housed in New Zealand. NAWAC has reviewed the existing code of welfare and has released a new draft for consultation.

Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa / New Zealand Police is proposing to change vetting fees to ensure Police can sustainably meet the rising costs and demand for Police vets, while keeping up with new technology, maintaining high service quality, and enabling equitable access to Police vetting across a broad range of organisations.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on a proposed new IHS for Specified Animal Products for Human Use. The IHS will use this shortcode: SPECHUMN.ALL.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on the proposed new import health standard (IHS) for microorganisms, biological products derived from animals, and cell lines. The IHS will use this shortcode: MOBIOCELL.ALL.

This interpretation statement provides guidance about the circumstances in which intermediaries or brokers involved in the supply of financial products will make an exempt supply for GST purposes by arranging (rather than advising on) any financial services. The statement explains the meaning of “arranging” and how GST applies to the activities of intermediaries and brokers involved in the supply of financial products. This statement operates alongside Interpretation Statement IS0052 (Financial Planning Fees—GST Treatment) and does not replace that statement (or any statement that replaces it).