External consultations
This page lists external consultations you may want to submit on.
The future of the NZ Relay Service
Your perspective matters in shaping the future of the NZ Relay Service.
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) is reviewing the NZ Relay Service to make sure it continues to meet the needs of Deaf and Deafblind people, and people with hearing loss or speech impairments.
You are invited to share your feedback on how the service is working and what could be improved. You can take part in a way that suits you:
- complete an online survey
- join a focus group
- take part in an interview
- make a written submission.
Agency: MBIE
Consultation opens: 2 June 2026
Consultation closes: 6 July 2026
The future of the NZ Relay Service external URL
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