Tell government what you think
Get clued up on how the political process works and get active on telling the government what you think. There are many ways you can reach the ears of government decision-makers in your community and in Parliament.
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Bills currently open for submissions
Understanding the political process
Everyday we are affected by decisions the government makes – from going to school, driving at a speed limit and even having days off for Easter. It’s important to understand how Parliament and government processes work, so you can have your say in political decision-making.
For information on Parliament and government processes, check out the Central Government decision-makers information under the Aotearoa Youth Voices Toolkit.
Get your voice to Parliament
There are several ways young people can get their voices to government. Check out these Aotearoa Youth Voices action guides and get active!
Government consultations
We work with other government agencies to help them to involve young people in their consultation processes. We do this because we want to make sure young people have their voices heard on important topics.
In 2009 we supported other government agencies to consult with young people on:
