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Elevating Community Voices
Stay informed, speak up, and act on the issues that matter to you, your whānau, and your community.
Welcome to Hāpaitia
Whakapiri Mai Rā!
The New Zealand Parliament regularly seeks public feedback on new laws and policies. A submission is your formal way to be heard — and it's more accessible than most people think.
Whether you're following local and national policy changes, connecting with decision-makers, or looking for tools to strengthen your voice — you'll find support here.
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In focus
Alcohol Licensing & Policy
Everything you need to understand alcohol licensing, object to a licence application, and engage with Local Alcohol Policy in your community.
Explainers
What You Need to Know
Background reading to help you engage with confidence on what's open right now.
Alcohol Licensing
Alcohol Licensing 101
Who decides where alcohol can be sold, and can communities have a say? Learn how alcohol licensing works in Aotearoa and where communities fit into the decision-making process.
Alcohol Licensing
What is a Local Alcohol Policy?
Local Alcohol Policies help shape when, where, and how alcohol can be sold within a community. Learn how these policies work and how communities can have a say in decisions that affect alcohol availability in their area.
Guides & Videos
Learn How It Works
Videos and step-by-step guides to help you take action with confidence.
Video
Why I objected — a community story
I'm fighting for all the Māori in this community because it's obvious what's going on here, and that our people are suffering because of alcohol.
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Video
Alcohol Licensing 101
Who decides where alcohol can be sold, and can communities have a say? Learn how alcohol licensing works in Aotearoa and where communities fit into the decision-making process.
Video
What is a Local Alcohol Policy?
Local Alcohol Policies help shape when, where, and how alcohol can be sold within a community. Learn how these policies work and how communities can have a say in decisions that affect alcohol availability in their area.