External consultations
This page lists external consultations you may want to submit on.
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.
Alternate formats are available.
Agency: Reserve Bank New Zealand
Consultation opens: 25 February 2026
Consultation closes: 31 July 2026
Have your say on further improvements to disability support services
Disability Support Services (DSS), a business group in the Ministry of Social Development, invites disabled people, families, whānau and carers to help shape further improvements to disability support services.
DSS wants to improve services in key areas that the disability community has said matter most to them. They are seeking feedback from people who receive DSS funding, and people who support or advocate for those who do.
People will be able to take part in a way that works for them, including online and in-person workshops, written or recorded feedback, and an online survey.
Workshop registrations are open now, and you can read the consultation documents online. Alternate formats are available.
Agency: Disability Support Services, Ministry of Social Development
Consultation opens: 8 June 2026
Consultation closes: 31 July 2026
Have your say on further improvements to services external URL
Digital Accessibility Standard
The New Zealand Government Web Standards currently include the Web Accessibility Standard and the Web Usability Standard.
A new Digital Accessibility Standard will replace the Web Accessibility Standard in early 2027. This aims to make all government digital information and services easier for everyone to use.
Agency: Government Digital Delivery Agency
Consultation opens: 13 July
Consultation closes: 7 August
Digital Accessibility Standard external URL
Proposed changes to the Police Vetting Service
Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa / New Zealand Police are seeking views on proposed changes to the charging of fees for the Police Vetting Service (PVS).
Agency: Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa / New Zealand Police
Consultation opens: 23 June 2026
Consultation closes: 25 August 2026