Consultations listing

From 25 January 2027, learner licence holders under 25 years can reduce the 12-month minimum licence period to 6 months by completing and logging 60 supervised driving hours. We want your feedback on the number of supervised driving hours required, the conditions for completing them, and the requirements for recording them.

Modernising NZTA services requires updates to the rules and regulations that support how those services are delivered. We’re seeking your feedback on proposals to recognise digital driver licences, modernise driver licensing processes, and enable electronic alternatives to physically displaying vehicle licences and labels.

This interpretation statement considers whether disposals of land can be subject to income tax under s CB 3 (Profit-making undertaking or scheme) or whether the land sale rules in the Income Tax Act 2007 are a code that comprehensively covers when land disposals are taxed. This interpretation statement concludes that s CB 3 can apply to tax disposals of land and provides guidance on when this may be the case. This interpretation statement was previously consulted as a ‘questions we’ve been asked’ in December 2024 and received a range of submissions. After considering that feedback, we have refined our view on how s CB 3 applies. The ‘Notes | pitopito kōrero’ section on the front page of the item provides information about our refined views. Due to the more comprehensive nature of the analysis and guidance in this updated version, it has been converted to an interpretation statement.

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.

This interpretation statement considers the GST treatment of services that the manager of a retirement scheme supplies to the scheme and that third-party outsourced providers supply to the manager of a retirement scheme. In both cases the key issue is whether the supplies are exempt supplies of financial services. Accompanying the revised draft, a marked-up version is provided showing the principal changes made from the original draft. This revised draft follows consultation on the original item, which was released for public comment from 11 December 2025 to 13 March 2026.

The Government is consulting on whether to modify heritage provisions in the Wellington District Plan at five locations.

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 question we’ve been asked explains the income tax treatment of a cash incentive payment (also known as a cashback payment) that a bank pays to a borrower who is a cash basis person under the financial arrangements rules. It explains when a cash incentive payment will not be taxable and will not give rise to any tax obligations for the borrower who receives it. It also explains when a cash incentive payment will be taxable and the time at which it must be accounted for when it is.

The Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board and the Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Iwi Trust Board have requested that the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries implement local rock lobster management measures in the waters around Aotea Great Barrier Island that would affect both recreational and commercial fishers. Fisheries New Zealand is seeking your feedback on the proposed measures.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on a proposals to make: - Te Punawaitī the official name of a spring in the bush northwest of Waipuna Stream at Waikawa, northeast of Picton. - Wairepo Stream the official name of a small stream flowing from the valley south of the Snout Track carpark at Victoria Domain for approximately 1.6km south then southwest to Picton Harbour.

Maritime NZ is undertaking a multi-year programme to reform the Maritime Rules governing domestic commercial vessel design, construction, and equipment (DCE) requirements. These rules are sometimes referred to as the “40-Series Rules”. Maritime NZ now seeks input on proposed changes to the DCE rules.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions a proposal to make Barnett Peak the official name of a 1513m peak just south-southeast of Bannister (peak) in Tararua Range.

Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board invites submissions on a proposal to make Hanleys Farm the official name of a recently established suburb of Queenstown approximately 4km south of Frankton and adjacent to Jacks Point.

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport has begun work on building an endorsement process for domestic schemes and methodologies fit for New Zealand’s context.

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.