We call on the government to address long-term workforce shortages by funding people to train in registered professions. This includes nurses, doctors, midwives, teachers, social workers, mental health professionals, allied health & more. Trainees required to undertake compulsory placements as part of their studies should be paid a stipend to cover their living costs so they can focus on completing their studies, placements, & registration requirements. Sustainable workforce development, through paid training, will help to attract & retain people into these highly skilled, highly qualified, and much needed professions. Imagine an Aotearoa where you & your loved ones have readily available access to quality healthcare, mental health services, social support, & education. Diverse public services that reflect our communities’ needs; well-resourced professionals and choice for whānau in the support they receive. This dream relies on the Government prioritizing & funding workforce development so more people can enter these essential professions.

We call on the Minister of Transport, Michael Wood, to implement free public transport for Community Service Card holders, full- and part-time tertiary students, and under-25s nationwide.  We want to see this fully funded by central government in Budget 2022 and free fares beginning in 2023. We also acknowledge the need for this government to reduce fares for all other passengers and to increase the reach, frequency and quality of services in underserved areas.

We call on Auckland Council to fund the essential programmes that are designed to improve sediment and contaminant control in our waterways.

The Charities Amendment Bill needs to be withdrawn, at the recommendation of the relevant Select Committee, and an independent first principles review of the Charities Act 2005 and its implementation be carried out.

We, the undersigned, want to achieve: 🚌 An end to the current bus tendering model (PTOM) and the contracting out of bus services; 🚌 A massive investment in workers’ wages, expanding the bus network, reducing fares and establishing more bus-only infrastructure; and 🚌 Public ownership of our bus network. It’s time to bring #ourpublictransport back into public ownership.

Silver Ferns, Netball NZ, and Carole Maddix NNZ President - Please don't renew your partnership with PUMA, until PUMA end their sponsorship of the Israel Football Association.

We support the proposed law changes to ban military style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles, including a ban on related parts that can be used to convert firearms into semi-automatic weapons. We also ask that the select committee ensure that the only exemptions to the ban are crucial. In addition to the proposed changes we believe that more must be done to protect New Zealanders from the threats firearms pose to public safety. Looking to the longer term, legislation should include: -A ban on all private ownership of semi-automatic firearms and related parts that can be used to convert firearms into semi-automatic​s and large (>7) magazines. -An amnesty or buy-back with compensation to owners of banned firearms. -A register of all firearms. -Three-year licensing of firearms owners (currently 10 years). -A ban on firearms retailers’ / dealers’ advertising, promotions and sponsorships. Following these immediate changes we believe to achieve lasting change in the firearms laws concerted action is needed: -A cross party commitment to these basic gun control measures. -Full consultation with citizens; not privileging the firearms community and police.

https://youtu.be/MuRVoO8mK5U Dear House of Representatives, We the undersigned request the House of Representatives to fully fund NZ Sign Language accessibility to Waitangi Day Commemorations and other commemorations, anniversaries & festivals throughout NZ. We request that: - NZ Sign Language Interpreters are fully funded for formal coverage of commemorations, anniversaries & festivals in their local regions throughout NZ. - NZ Sign Language Interpreters are fully funded for social interpreting throughout the day of the commemorations, anniversaries & festival events occurring throughout NZ. - Update all legislation and policies to reflect this access need for example: Waitangi National Trust Board Act 1932: Within the preamble of this act, 'with a view to presenting and giving the said land as a place of historic interest, recreation, enjoyment, and benefit in perpetuity to the inhabitants of New Zealand:' The act uses the word 'inhabitants' which is you and me. Yet Deaf and disabled groups still struggle to be fully included in commemoration events due to the lack of access (such as social NZSL interpreters - note that the formal proceedings (Dawn Service, Governor General and Prime Minister Powhiri have NZSL Interpreters that are already funded for)).

Sign our letter to the Prime Minister. Kia Ora Jacinda, Please help us stop exploitation. We help victims of exploitation and workplace bullying. When reluctant victims stand up, the lengthy delays and high legal costs prevent them getting justice. This allows abusers to pay a fraction of what they owe and get name suppression. They are then free to prey on new victims. This has caused an explosion of NZ workplace exploitation and bullying. These three law changes will stop it immediately. 1. Employers deliberately exploiting workers get sent to the criminal courts. If exploiters know they may go to prison, they will stop. 2. If a business is closed or sold to avoid justice, the individual exploiter must pay their victim any money owed. 3. Cases under $20,000 get decided in a month and compensation is paid within 14 days. More severe cases get decided within 3 months. Victims are currently waiting for over a year just to get a date for their case. With your help we will get real justice for victims. Sincerely yours, UTU for Workers Team.

Dear Prime Minister, I am writing to request ongoing financial support for individuals in the arts who have lost their income overnight due to the change in alert level. When Aotearoa went into a red-alert level over the weekend, we saw hundreds of incredible festivals, arts events, tours and concerts cancelled. They were cancelled to keep our community safe. Musicians and artists not only provide millions of dollars for New Zealand, they have provided relief to people during these times. Providing film, music and poetry that helps bring us joy and connection. Unlike previous restriction changes, when those affected were kept afloat with government wage subsidies and resurgence funds, there is no such support in the current Traffic Light System. This feels like a harsh oversight of already vulnerable musicians, actors and event workers. Morale amongst our artist community is low. Not only are we facing again the reality that the time and effort we have all put into bringing our community art is seemingly wasted. We are faced with limited financial support from our government.