External consultations
This page lists external consultations you may want to submit on.
ICCPR Draft Report Consultation
The New Zealand Government will shortly submit its seventh report on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Covenant) to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, which monitors how signatories are implementing the Covenant.
The Ministry of Justice invites feedback from organisations and the public on New Zealand’s draft Seventh Periodic Report to the Human Rights Committee on the Covenant.
Agency: Ministry of Justice
Consultation opened: 19 February 2026
Consultation closes: 19 March 2026
ICCPR Draft Report Consultation external URL
Proposals to strengthen Total Mobility
The Total Mobility scheme helps people with long-term impairments travel when they cannot use public transport on their own. It pays part of the cost for taxis and sometimes other transport, making it easier for users to meet daily needs and take part in their community.
The Ministry of Transport wants to strengthen the Total Mobility scheme to make it better for the people who use it and those who fund it. They are seeking views on 6 proposals.
Agency: Ministry of Transport
Consultation opened: 16 December 2025
Consultation closes: 22 March 2026
Proposals to strengthen Total Mobility external URL
Implementing an infringement scheme (use of fees and fines) to support our mandatory data requests
Stats NZ is seeking feedback on the introduction of an infringement scheme (the use of fees and fines) to help support the mandatory requests for information they make to people, businesses, and organisations.
Agency: Stats NZ
Consultation opened: 23 February 2026
Consultation closes: 6 April 2026
Access to cash
Have your say on a cash services standard that will make sure you can easily withdraw and deposit cash and get coins for free, no matter where you live.
Agency: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Consultation opened: 25 February 2026
Consultation closes: 10 April 2026