Cultural competence, cultural safety, and hauora Māori March 2026The College has made a submission to the Medical Council on its draft statements on Cultural competence, cultural safety, and hauora Māori
Simplifying Local Government February 2026The College has made a submission to the Department of Internal Affairs on Simplifying Local Government - A Draft Proposal.
Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill February 2026The College has made a submission to the Environment Committee on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill.
Emergency Management Bill (No 2) February 2026The College has made a submission to the Governance and Administration Committee on the Emergency Management Bill (No 2)
Draft Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy 2025-2040 January 2026The College has made a submission to the Ministry of Health on a draft Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy 2025-2040
Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill November 2025The College has made a submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Patient Care October 2025The College has made a submission to the Medical Council on a draft statement on Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Patient Care.
Code of Conduct for the Public Service October 2025The College has made a submission to the Public Service Commission on an updated Code of Conduct for the Public Service.
Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill August 2025The College has made a submission to the Health Committee on the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill.
Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code July 2025The College has made a submission to the Advertising Standards Authority on the Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code.
Public Finance Amendment Bill July 2025The College has made a submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Public Finance Amendment Bill.
Freshwater National Direction June 2025. The College has made a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on proposed changes to Freshwater National Direction.
Regulatory Standards Bill June 2025The College has made a submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Regulatory Standards Bill.
Modernising health workforce regulation April 2025The College has made a submission to the Ministry of Health on modernising health workforce regulation.
COVID-19: Lessons Learned (Phase Two) April 2025.The College has made a submission on Phase Two of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned.
Work with engineered stone March 2025The College has made a submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica
Arms Act Rewrite February 2025The College has made a submission to the Ministry of Justice on the Arms Act Rewrite.
Regulatory Standards Bill January 2025The College has made a submission to the Ministry for Regulation on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill December 2024The College has made a submission to the Justice Select Committee on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan October 2024The College has made a submission to the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora on the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2025–2029
Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm October 2024The College has made a submission to the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora on the Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No 2) September 2024The College has made a submission to the Health Select Committee on the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No 2). This Bill seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework for vaping to better protect young people.
New Zealand's Second Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030) August 2024 The College has made a submission to the Ministry for the Environment |Manatū Mō Te Taiao on New Zealand's Second Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)
MCNZ Expedited pathway for registration in the Provisional Vocational scope of practice July 2024The College has provided feedback to the Medical Council on an expedited pathway for registration in the Provisional Vocational scope of practice
Land Transport Speed Limits Rule 2024 July 2024The NZCPHM has made a submission to the Ministry of Transport on the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024
Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill June 2024The NZCPHM has made a submission to the Primary Production Committee on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Climate Change Commission 4th Emissions Budget and 2050 Target May 2024The NZCPHM has made a submission to He Pou a Rangi | Climate Change Commission on Aotearoa New Zealand's fourth emissions budget and review of the 2050 emissions reduction target.
A Strategic Approach to Immunisation in New Zealand May 2024The NZCPHM has provided feedback to Te Pou Hauora Tūmatanui | Public Health Agency on a Strategic Approach to Immunisation in New Zealand
GPS Transport 2024 March 2024The NZCPHM has made a submission on the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport 2024
International Health Regulations February 2024The NZCPHM has made a submission on the Proposed Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
COVID-19: Lessons Learned November 2023The NZCPHM has provided feedback to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic and made recommendations that will contribute to Aotearoa New Zealand being better prepared for the next global pandemic.
Therapeutic Products Bill February 2023The NZCPHM has provided feedback to the Health Select Committee, which are currently considering the Therapy Products Bill, the College is responding to the draft bill.
Long-term Insights Briefing Topic - Precision Health January 2023The NZCPHM has provided feedback to Manatῡ Hauora on the proposed topic of Prescription Health for a long-term briefing paper
Pharmac Funding of PCV13 (Prevnar) September 2022The NZCPHM has provided feedback to Pharmac on the proposal to widen access to the PCV13 pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill August 2022The NZCPHM has provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill
National Infection Prevention and Control Strategy June 2022The NZCPHM has provided feedback the Ministry of Health on the National Infection Prevention and Control Strategy.
Healthy drinks in schools June 2022The NZCPHM has provided feedback to the Ministry of Education on introducing a healthy drinks only policy into primary schools.
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill December 2021The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill
Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill June 2021The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on the Inquiry into Supplementary Order Paper No. 38 on Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill.
Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan May 2021The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Health on the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.
Budget Policy Statement 2021 March 2021The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Budget Policy Statement
Water Services Bill March 2021The NZCPHM, jointly with the Public Health Association, provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on the Water Services Bill.
Aspirations for the Food Regulatory System January 2021The NZCPHM has provided feedback to the Food Regulation Standing Authority on Aspirations for the Food Regulatory System.
He Ara Āwhina Service Level Monitoring Framework December 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission on the Āwhina Service Level Monitoring Framework.
2023 Census Content November 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to Statistics NZ on the Preliminary View of the 2023 Census content.
MCNZ Revised Accreditation Standards November 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on the revised Accreditation Standards for New Zealand Training Providers of Vocational Medical Training and Recertification Programmes (the Standards).
Draft He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework September 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission on the draft He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework
Discussion paper on when Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the care of patients August 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on a discussion paper on when Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the care of patients
Sex and Gender Identity Statistical Standards August 2020The NZPHM provided feedback to Statistics New Zealand on the Sex and Gender Identity Statistical Standards
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill March 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill March 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Social Services and Community Committee on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Reclassification Application March 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medicines Classification Committee on the proposed change to the prescription classification statement for the HPV vaccine
Taumata Arowai - the Water Services Regulator Bill March 2020The NZCPHM and the PHANZ provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on Taumata Arowai - the Water Services Regulator Bill
Updated Code of Ethics for the New Zealand Medical Profession (2020) January 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the New Zealand Medical Association on the updated Code of Ethics for the New Zealand Medical Profession
Budget Policy Statement 2020 January 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Budget Policy Statement 2020
Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Bill January 2020The NZCPHM and the PHANZ provided feedback to the Environment Select Committee on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Bill
Proposed fees for the accreditation of New Zealand-based vocational training and recertification providers January 2020The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on the Proposed fees for the accreditation of New Zealand-based vocational training and recertification providers
Issues for further consideration by the New Zealand Health and Disability System Review Panel December 2019The NZCPHM wrote a letter to the New Zealand Health and Disability System Review Expert Panel on further issues for consideration ahead of the release of their final recommendations
Review of Folic Acid Fortification of Food November 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry for Primary Industries on the review of Folic Acid Fortification of Food
Resource Management Amendment Bill November 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the New Zealand Parliament on the Resource Management Amendment Bill
Action for Healthy Waterways October 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry for the Environment on Action for healthy waterways: A discussion document on national direction for our essential freshwater
Pregnancy Warning Labels on Alcoholic Beverages October 2019The NZPCHM provided feedback to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand on P1050: Pregnancy warning labels on alcoholic beverages
Arms Legislation Bill October 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Arms Legislation Bill
Consultation on the Standards for Advertising and Promotion of Alcohol August 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Advertising Standards Authority on the standards for Advertising and Promotion of Alcohol
Smoke-free Environments Amendment Bill August 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Health Select Committee on the Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Bill
Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill July 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Environmental Select Committee on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill
Cultural Competence, Partnership and Health Equity July 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on the revised statements 'Statement on cultural competence and the provision of culturally-safe care and Achieving best health outcomes for Māori: a resource
Health and Disability System Review May 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Health on the Health and Disability System Review
Modernising the Charities Act 2005 May 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Department of Internal Affairs on Modernising the Charities Act 2005
National Strategic Health and Disability Workforce Priorities 2019-2024 April 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Health on the Health Workforce Strategic Priorities
Therapeutic Products Bill April 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Health on the draft Therapeutic Products Bill
Updated Code of Ethics for the New Zealand Medical Profession (2019) April 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the New Zealand Medical Association on the updated Updated Code of Ethics for the New Zealand Medical Profession
Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill April 2019The NZCPHM and the PHA made a joint submission supporting the Government's decision and swift action in introducing this bill as a first step towards ensuring that the tragic events of Friday 15 March never recur
Letter to Prime Minister Rt Hon. Jacinda Ardern March 2019The NZCPHM expressed its sadness and concern for the tragic events in Christchurch on Friday 15 March and stated the College's wish to add its voice to those calling for immediate reform of New Zealand's gun laws
Accreditation standards for New Zealand training providers of vocational medical training and recertification programmes March 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on the revised accreditation standards for New Zealand training providers of vocational medical training and recertification programmes
Budget Policy Statement 2019 January 2019The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Budget Policy Statement
Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy December 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet on the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
Stats NZ: Definition and conceptual framework for housing quality November 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to Statistics NZ on the development of a definition and conceptual framework for housing quality
HUD: Healthy Homes Standards October 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on its Healthy Homes Standards document
MCNZ: Strengthening recertification for vocationally-registered doctors in New Zealand October 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on its Strengthening recertification for vocationally-registered doctors in New Zealand document
OraTaiao Climate Change and Health: A Health Professionals Joint Call for Action September 2018The NZCPHM supports OraTaiao's Joint Call for Action on climate change and health
NZMA Direct to Consumer Laboratory Testing Position Statement September 2018The NZCPHM endorses NZMA's Direct to Consumer Laboratory Testing Position Statement
RACP Position Statement - Action to prevent obesity and reduce its impact across the life course September 2018The NZCPHM endorses RACP's Position Statement and Evidence Review, Action to Prevent Obesity and Reduce its Impact Across the Life Course
RACP Evidence Review - Action to prevent obesity and reduce its impact across the life course September 2018The NZCPHM endorses RACP's Position Statement and Evidence Review, 'Action to Prevent Obesity and Reduce its Impact Across the Life Course'
Safe Practice in an Environment of Resource Limitation August 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Medical Council of New Zealand on its Safe Practice in an Environment of Resource Limitation policy statement
Zero Carbon Bill July 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry for the Environment on the Zero Carbon Bill
Pregnancy Warning Labels on Packaged Alcoholic Beverages June 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Food Regulation Standing Committee
Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry June 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry
Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill May 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Governance and Administration Committee on the Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) and Supplementary Order Paper No 14 May 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Governance and Administration Committee on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) and Supplementary Order Paper No 14
Child Poverty Reduction Bill April 2018The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Social Services and Community Committee on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill
Children's Sector Joint Submission - Child Poverty Reduction Bill April 2018The NZCPHM is also a signatory to the Children's Sector Joint Submission on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill 2018
Investing in New Zealand's Future Health Workforce. Post entry training of New Zealand's future health workforce: Proposed investment approach. May 2017The NZCPHM provided feedback to Health Workforce New Zealand on the proposed investment approach
Draft New Zealand Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan April 2017The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Health and Ministry for Primary Industries on the draft NZ Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport March 2017The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Transport on the draft Government Policy on Land Transport 2018/19 - 2027/28
MCNZ Strengthening recertification requirements for vocationally registered doctors March 2017The NZCPHM provided feedback to MCNZ on the proposal to strengthen recertification requirements for vocationally registered doctors
Draft Replacement NZ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy February 2017The NZCPHM made a submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Draft Replacement NZ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill February 2017The NZCPHM made a submission to the Health Select Committee on the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill
New Zealand Health Research Strategy: Public Discussion Document July 2016The NZCPHM made a submission to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the New Zealand Health Research Strategy Public Discussion Document
Standardised Tobacco Products and Packaging Draft Regulations July 2016The NZCPHM made a submission to the Ministry of Health on the Standardised Tobacco Products and Packaging Draft Regulations
Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill (No 2) June 2016The NZCPHM made a submission to the Government Administration Select Committee on the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill (No 2)
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Display of Low-alcohol Beverages and Other Remedial Matters) Amendment Bill June 2016The NZCPHM made a submission to the Justice and Electoral Committee on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Display of Low-alcohol Beverages Matters) Amendment Bill
Advertising to Children April 2016The NZCPHM made a submission to the Advertising Standards Authority on the review of the Code for Advertising to Children and the Children's Code for Advertising Food. The review was completed to coincide with the work being undertaken across a number of sectors as part of the childhood obesity plan.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement March 2016The NZCPHM made a submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) and the four related intellectual property issues
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Plan February 2016The NZCPHM provided feedback to the Ministry of Health on Taking Action on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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