Retain Media Studies at NCEA Level 1 instead of forcing teachers to simply teach it as an alternative context for other courses.

Ensure that Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre can remain open and serve the community. Nga Hau urgently requires funding to remain open. The birthing centre has been open in the heart of Māngere Town Centre for over 4 years because of the generosity of the Wright Foundation, but now further financial assistance is needed. We're asking the Government to ensure that the centre receives funding so it can remain open and continue to serve the local community, especially Māori and Pasifika whānau.

Oppose the Treaty Principles Bill.

In the shadows of election year we need to recognise that Mental Health Care should not be devalued to a simple political issue. It is a fundamental human right. The Mental Health Matters Initiative presents four policy demands that the government must implement to create our vision for a safer, caring, and empathetic mental health sector. POLICY 1: ESTABLISH A MINISTER OF MENTAL HEALTH The Mental Health Matters Initiative demands that the Government establishes a Minister of Mental Health, who works alongside the Ministry of Health. Under the current status-quo, mental health policy and accountability falls to the Minister of Health. It is unreasonable to expect efficient and critical policy change to occur with a Minister who is responsible for all aspects of our health policy, both physical and mental. A separate Minister of MentalHealth needs to be established. They will work alongside the Ministry and Minister of Health to ensure a direct line of accountability and responsibility for mental health policies. This is crucial if our government wants to make good on their promises of protecting our nation's mental wellbeing. POLICY 2: INVEST IN THE WORKFORCE The Mental Health Matters Initiative demands the Government to invest in creating more pathways into mental health work, including apprenticeships with those of lived mental health experience or those passionate about the cause. The report, He Ara Oranga, accounts for the ever declining state of the mental health workforce. It mentions the lack of staff, burnout, and an inability to bring in enough new workers to match demand. In order to achieve a functioning mental health system, we need a healthy mental health workforce. The government needs to begin seriously investing in new initiatives which encourage members of communities to help those in their area. With appropriate training, we can begin to balance out the amount of demand, with the right amount of workers. This will contribute to an overall healthier workforce who is able to give better service and care to all who need it. POLICY 3: INVEST IN COMMUNITY BASED CARE The Mental Health Matters Initiative demands the Government to invest in community based mental health care programs and increase subsidies for private services. People are more likely to access care if it is located within a safe, familiar environment. Therefore, we demand the government to invest in community, local, mental health care services such as: local therapists/counsellors; care provided around community hubs (Churches, Marae, etc.); and Youth One Stop Shops. Investment would look like a significant increase in funding for community mental health care providers and 10 - 20 sessions with a local, private therapist/counsellor fully subsidised by the government. This will increase accessibility and support in places where people feel comfortable, strengthening our pathways to care. Subsidies have proven to be effective as long as the right provisions are in place to ensure that it is going to the people who need it most. For example, priority based on those with lower incomes, who are less likely to be able to afford private services. POLICY 4: REFORM THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM The Mental Health Matters Initiative demands the Government to reform the current Mental Health curriculum, so that our young people can develop a comprehensive and sensitive understanding of mental health. The way to break stigma is through education. We need to be teaching students; the signs that someone, or themselves, are struggling; how to get help (within processes specific to that community); and finally, what the process of getting help looks like. Discussions regarding mental wellbeing need to be happening at all levels through public education, as mental health affects all of us, regardless of age. Through improved education standards, we can expect our young people to develop a more sensitive understanding of mental health, which will contribute to a positive mental health space in Aotearoa and break stigma.

We ask the Council to not approve the Waimea Dam project. We urge the Council to engage with ratepayers, and properly cost and consider alternatives to the Waimea Dam that are more sustainable and affordable. We the undersigned do not support the proposed Waimea dam.

Sign this petition if you believe that the budget should be redistributed to accommodate, support and celebrate indigenous needs and excellence. We support the Māori Party Toi Māori policy to make sure that Te Matatini the Māori performing arts competition receives equal funding to Ballet and classical musical.

End free carbon credits. Cut pollution. Unlock green jobs. We call on the Minister of Climate Change and Cabinet to: 1. End free carbon credits: accelerate the phase out of free industrial allocation in the Emissions Trading Scheme to end free credits by 2030. 2. Cut pollution: use funds generated from ending free credits to contribute to the upfront costs of decarbonising emissions intensive industries (in the form of loans or in return for equity stakes). 3. Unlock green jobs: protect jobs with a Carbon Border Mechanism (like the EU is introducing), green infrastructure investment via a Ministry of Green Works or public procurement, and fund a just transition for any affected workers.

Protect Pūtiki call on the Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster to initiate an inquiry into the police operation at Kennedy wharf, Pūtiki Bay on Thursday 15th July and the ongoing/increasing police presence at Pūtiki.

I am asking for your help and support in bringing the issue of pay disparity into the spotlight, and work towards increasing health funding to the aged care sector to enable pay equity for aged care Registered and enrolled Nurses.

The Christchurch City Council wants to know what you think about investing extra money into Te Kaha - Canterbury’s multi-use arena (Stadium). Have your say at Te Kaha multi-use arena budget consultation: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/514 Update: Thank you to all those who made a submission and/or signed this petition. Initial analysis shows 23% are against pushing on with the project. Though not ideal, it should be enough of a split to allow councillors to make their own decisions. The numbers may suggest one in four ratepayers are against the Council investing the additional money, which is significant, and more so given they will be forced to help pay for it.