Submissions

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora welcomes this opportunity to comment on the reforms of vocational education and training (VET).

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora welcomes this consultation on proposed Consumer Care Obligations and the decision to make current guidelines binding obligations on retailers.

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora opposes the reintroduction of 90-day no-cause evictions. We believe this will increase rental housing insecurity for low-income renters and contribute to increasing homelessness.

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora strongly opposes this Bill and asks that the Select Committee recommend that Parliament does not proceed with this legislation.

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora strongly opposes this Bill and asks that the Select Committee recommend that Parliament does not proceed with this legislation.

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora strongly opposes this Bill and asks that the Select Committee recommend that Parliament does not proceed with this legislation.

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora welcomes Budget goals to lift real incomes and increase opportunities for all New Zealanders. It is important that Budget 2024 delivers meaningful increases in incomes and opportunities for those facing hardship and those on the margins of our society.  

Summary: The Salvation Army has a longstanding commitment to advocating for rehabilitation and reintegration within the prison system, we fully support the intentions behind the proposed bill. As frontline service provider, we are engaged with incarcerated individuals and those going through parole, we understand the challenges faced by Corrections regarding...

Summary: Overall, we support the Courts (Remote Participation) Amendment Bill. We believe that extending remote participation offers additional tools for the courts to manage their increasing caseloads. We view the provision in the bill allowing victims and their supporters to observe proceedings (9A) as a positive step towards ensuring victims...

Summary The Salvation Army (TSA) supports the FMA’s proposed approach to embedding a regulatory approach that focusses on fair outcomes for consumers and markets. As a Social Service which provides financial mentoring our primary focus is on the wellbeing of vulnerable consumers. Whilst we support the fairer outcomes approach, we...

TSA has not actively participated in local district plan submissions, however, we recognize the paramount importance of housing for the well-being of vulnerable whanau in the community.

Summary TSA  has not actively participated in local district plan submissions, however, we recognize the paramount importance of housing for the well-being of vulnerable whanau in the community. Understanding the potential impact of the proposed district plan on Napier's housing and consequently on our residential services, we express specific concerns...