Submissions

WAVES Trust regularly makes submissions to local and national government on matters of interest to the family violence and sexual violence sectors. 

We produce submissions in consultation with services in the WAVES network, other community organisations and individuals in Waitakere, and in conversation with other networks, organisations, and groups around Auckland and across New Zealand.

Our submissions advocate for changes that will support family violence and sexual violence services to better meet the needs of their clients.

the_WAVE.jpgHow to use our Submissions pages

The 'Submissions in Process' menu to the left lists all the submissions we are currently working on. 

Each submission has its own page that you can access by clicking on its title.  You will see on the webpage:

  • a summary of what the submission is all about and when it is due
  • links to public documents about the submission process (e.g. Bills and Review documents)
  • links to publicly accessible information, websites, and literature of relevance to the family violence sector
  • notices of upcoming submission-building events and consultations for WAVES and other organisations
  • WAVES Trust's draft submissions when these are available
  • a 'Contact Us' box that will allow you to communicate with us

Feel free to use these pages to participate in our submission consultations or to gather information for your own submission.

For advice on making your own submissions see what Parliamentary Services says here.

Latest Submissions News

Dec
18
Submissions
From the NZFVC: Submissions are open on the Family Court (Supporting Children In Court) Legislation Bill. The deadline to make a submission is 28 February 2021
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Dec
04
Submissions
From the NZFVC: The Government is carrying out two consultations: on the Health and Disability Services Standard, and a data and information strategy for health and disability
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Oct
16
Submissions
From SSPA: How are we using these new information sharing provisions within our sector and how well are these provisions working? Oranga Tamariki has contracted with Synergia to undertake an evaluation of the rollout of the information sharing provisions under this Act, which came into effect in July 2019
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May
22
Submissions
From the Ministry of Health: The Kia Kaha, Kia Māia, Kia Ora Aotearoa - COVID-19 psychosocial and mental wellbeing recovery plan provides a national approach to supporting the mental and social wellbeing of New Zealanders in the COVID-19 recovery period. It is a ‘living document’ that we will continue to review as we assess the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. Your input will help build a collective picture of how different organisations are contributing to COVID-19 recovery and will assist with shaping a further iteration of the plan, anticipated for September 2020. We would be grateful for your feedback by 15 June 2020
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Dec
20
Submissions
Submissions are open on the Crimes (Definition of Female Genital Mutilation) Amendment Bill. The deadline to make a submission is 27 January 2020
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Dec
13
Submissions
The Government is consulting on whether Firearms Prohibition Orders should be introduced into New Zealand, and if so, what they should look like. The deadline to make a submission is 13 January 2020
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