Engaging with government
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Consultations — have your say
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How to make a submission on a bill
How to find out what parliamentary bills are open for public feedback and options for how to make a submission.
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Consultations listing
You can give local and central government feedback on their plans before they make decisions.
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Enrol and vote in an election
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Enrol to vote
You can vote in NZ elections if you’re eligible and you’ve added your name to an electoral roll.
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Register for the Māori electoral roll
If you’re of Māori descent, you can choose to be on the Māori electoral roll or the general electoral roll when you vote in general elections.
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Vote in an election
Once you’re enrolled, you can vote in general elections, by–elections, referendums and local elections.
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Complain about a government department
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How to make a complaint
If you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a central or local government agency, you can make a complaint.
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Complain to the Ombudsman
If you cannot solve a problem with a government agency, you can complain to the Ombudsman.
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