Submissions are an opportunity for Council to express their views and perspectives on proposals by central government or other stakeholder organisations, for example, Otago Regional Council and the University of Otago. These views may be in support of or in opposition to parts or all of a proposal. Proposals are presented in various forms, such as a parliamentary Bill, an amendment to regulation, or an organisational review. Council may choose to submit during a formal consultation process and can do this via a written submission or in person through a delegate.
To see the submissions we are currently working on please visit this link: We're submitting on - Dunedin City Council
A list of submissions that Council has made can be viewed here.
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External submissions made during 2025
- Water Services Levy - Taumata Arowai (PDF File, 270.6 KB | New window)
- Water Services Levy - MBIE (PDF File, 286.2 KB | New window)
- Local Government Water Services Bill (PDF File, 511.7 KB | New window)
- Wastewater Environmental Standards (PDF File, 386.1 KB | New window)
- Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill (PDF File, 281.0 KB | New window)
- Otago Regional Council - Regional Public Transport Plan (PDF File, 303.7 KB | New window)
- University of Otago - Dunedin Campus Activation Review (PDF File, 626.7 KB | New window)
- Regulatory Standards Bill (PDF File, 933.1 KB | New window)
- RMA_National direction Packages 1 to 3_Primary sector_Infrastructure_Freshwater (PDF File, 1.1 MB | New window)
- Local Government Systems Improvement Bill (PDF File, 896.2 KB | New window)
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External submissions made during 2024
- Ministry of Primary industries Food Levy Proposal Feb 2024 (PDF File, 326.4 KB | New window)
- DCL application for renewal of Casino Licence (PDF File, 258.1 KB | New window)
- Fourth Emissions Budget, International Shipping and Aviation, and Review of 2050 target (PDF File, 322.8 KB | New window)
- Fast-track Approvals Bill (PDF File, 395.5 KB | New window)
- Otago Regional Council’s 2024-34 Draft Long Term Plan (PDF File, 377.7 KB | New window)
- Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Bill (PDF File, 458.1 KB | New window)
- Rules Setting Local Government Performance Measures (Safety of Drinking Water) (PDF File, 1.6 MB | New window)
- Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (PDF File, 368.0 KB | New window)
- Land Transport Rule - Setting of Speed Limits 2024 (PDF File, 333.8 KB | New window)
- Proposed Mineral Strategy to 2040 (PDF File, 601.5 KB | New window)
- Submission On Making It Easier To Build Granny Flats (PDF File, 453.8 KB | New window)
- New Zealand’s second emissions reduction plan (ERP2) (PDF File, 737.8 KB | New window)
- Otago Regional Council Air Quality Management Review (PDF File, 833.0 KB | New window)
- Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025-26 to 2027-28 (PDF File, 271.4 KB | New window)
- Improving efficiency in the inspection process (PDF File, 662.9 KB | New window)
- Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand (PDF File, 338.5 KB | New window)
- Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill (PDF File, 328.5 KB | New window)
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External submissions made during 2023
- Inquiry into the 2022 local elections (PDF File, 640.3 KB | New window)
- Proposals under development for performance-based Class 4 licensing (PDF File, 266.6 KB | New window)
- Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill (PDF File, 267.9 KB | New window)
- Local Government Official Information and Meetings Amendment Bill (PDF File, 290.6 KB | New window)
- Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill (PDF File, 837.5 KB | New window)
- Resource Management (Infringement Offences) Regulations 1999 (PDF File, 265.1 KB | New window)
- Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Bill (PDF File, 341.4 KB | New window)
- Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 (PDF File, 388.2 KB | New window)
- He Mata Whāriki, He Matawhānui - The Review Into The Future For Local Government (PDF File, 358.0 KB | New window)
- Charging Our Future Strategy (PDF File, 377.4 KB | New window)
- Water Services Legislation Bill (PDF File, 456.0 KB | New window)
- He Tohu Huarahi Māori Bilingual Traffic Signs (PDF File, 671.6 KB | New window)
- Draft Tourism Environment Plan 2023 (PDF File, 1.0 MB | New window)
- Building Consent Review Options Paper 2023 (PDF File, 898.9 KB | New window)
- Electoral (Lowered Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill (PDF File, 581.8 KB | New window)
- Emergency Management Bill (PDF File, 638.8 KB | New window)
- Advancing New Zealand's Energy Transition (PDF File, 592.6 KB | New window)
- Biodiversity Credit System (PDF File, 346.0 KB | New window)
- Inquiry into Climate Adaptation (PDF File, 270.0 KB | New window)
- ORC Draft Land and Water Regional Plan (PDF File, 771.9 KB | New window)
- Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision Making (PDF File, 435.7 KB | New window)
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External submissions made during 2022
- Reducing Pokies Harm (PDF File, 208.1 KB | New window)
- Otago Regional Council - submission to proposed Annual Plan 2022-23 (PDF File, 192.5 KB | New window)
- Draft amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (including wetland regulations) (PDF File, 306.0 KB | New window)
- Electoral (Maori Electoral Option) Legislation Bill (PDF File, 240.4 KB | New window)
- Review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013 (PDF File, 2.6 MB | New window)
- Draft National Adaptation Plan submission (PDF File, 246.6 KB | New window)
- Reviewing the Road User Charges System Submission (PDF File, 371.4 KB | New window)
- Emissions Reduction Plan Submission (PDF File, 255.6 KB | New window)
- Water Services Entities Bill (PDF File, 1.9 MB | New window)
- Taumata Arowai submission (PDF File, 359.4 KB | New window)
- Improving the protection of drinking-water sources (PDF File, 481.1 KB | New window)
- Local Government Electoral Legislation Bill (PDF File, 270.0 KB | New window)
- Electoral Amendment Bill (PDF File, 262.3 KB | New window)
- Building Consent System Review submission.pdf (PDF File, 670.8 KB | New window)
- Reshaping Streets Dunedin City Council submission.pdf (PDF File, 431.2 KB | New window)
- Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill (PDF File, 231.1 KB | New window)
- Submission to the inquiry into the future of inter-regional passenger rail in New Zealand (PDF File, 367.6 KB | New window)
- DCC submission on MBIE Freedom Camping Regulations (PDF File, 358.1 KB | New window)
- DCC signed submission Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill (PDF File, 353.0 KB | New window)
- ORC RPS Freshwater Submission.pdf (PDF File, 419.3 KB | New window)
- National direction for plantation and exotic carbon afforestation (PDF File, 335.7 KB | New window)
- The future of St Andrew Street (PDF File, 388.6 KB | New window)
- Increasing the value from Government investment in the NZ Screen Production Grant (PDF File, 611.3 KB | New window)
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External submissions made during 2021
- Otago Regional Council - submission to 2021-31 Draft Public Transport Plan (PDF File, 772.0 KB | New window)
- Natural and Built Environments Bill Exposure Draft (PDF File, 1023.0 KB | New window)
- Gambling Commission on review of casino licence conditions (PDF File, 540.5 KB | New window)
- Building Code Update 2021 Proposals (PDF File, 795.6 KB | New window)
- University of Otago’s Vision 2040 Discussion Document (PDF File, 298.8 KB | New window)
- Supporting Sustainable Camping In Aotearoa New Zealand (PDF File, 837.3 KB | New window)
- Ministry of Transport Review Of The Public Transport Operating Model (PDF File, 221.9 KB | New window)
- Otago Regional Council - submission Long Term Plan2021 (PDF File, 885.8 KB | New window)
- DCC Submission on Proposed New Waste Strategy, Waste Min Act, and the Litter Act - Adopted by Council 2021.pdf (PDF File, 394.9 KB | New window)
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External submissions made during 2020
- Infrastructure Funding and Finance letter (PDF File, 192.7 KB | New window)
- Transforming the Resource Management System - Opportunities for Change (PDF File, 372.2 KB | New window)
- Justice Committee Inquiry into the 2019 Local Elections (PDF File, 260.7 KB | New window)
- Otago Regional Council - submission to Draft Annual Plan 2020-21 (PDF File, 339.4 KB | New window)
- Building for Climate Change (PDF File, 157.3 KB | New window)
- Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (PDF File, 214.1 KB | New window)
- Local Government (Rating Of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill (PDF File, 216.0 KB | New window)
- Urban Development Bill (PDF File, 316.0 KB | New window)
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External submissions made prior to 2019
Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2) submission
- Dunedin City Council Submission on the LGA 2002 Amendment Bill (No2) (PDF File, 109.1 KB | New window)
- Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No. 2) Speaking Notes (PDF File, 156.6 KB | New window)
Otago Regional Council's Draft Annual Plan 2016/17 submission
Resource Legislation Amendment Bill
Petroleum Block Offer 2016
- 2016 Block Offer Petition (PDF File, 2.8 MB | New window)
- 2016 Block Offer Public Feedback (PDF File, 1.9 MB | New window)
- 2016 Block Offer scanned submissions (PDF File, 422.3 KB | New window)
- DCC Submission Block Offer 2016 (PDF File, 447.9 KB | New window)
Climate Change Contribution
Otago Regional Council's Long Term Plan 2015 - submission
Petroleum Block Offer 2015
- Block Offer 2015 - Community Feedback (PDF File, 2.5 MB | New window)
- Block Offer 2015 - Proposal (PDF File, 488.7 KB | New window)
- Block Offer 2015 - Staff Report (PDF File, 156.0 KB | New window)
- DCC Submission on Block Offer 2015 (PDF File, 3.1 MB | New window)
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2015-2025
Otago Regional Council Annual Plan 2014/15
Improving Our Resource Management System Discussion Document
- Dunedin City Council submission RMA_2013 reforms discussion document (PDF File, 1.1 MB | New window)
Psychoactive Substances Regulations
- Dunedin City Council Submission - Psychoactive Substances Regulations (PDF File, 919.6 KB | New window)
- Alcohol and Drugs Support Agencies Listing (PDF File, 34.6 KB | New window)
Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012
Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill No.3
Petroleum Block Offer 2014
- Block Offer 2014 Consultation QAs_September2013 (PDF File, 278.6 KB | New window)
- Block Offer 2014- National Map (PDF File, 4.5 MB | New window)
- Block offer 2014- Offshore Great South Canterbury Basin (PDF File, 2.6 MB | New window)
- Block Offer 2014 Consultation Ministers Media Release 18 Sept 2013 (PDF File, 123.2 KB | New window)
- Block Offer 2014-Consultation information document (PDF File, 162.5 KB | New window)
- DCC Submission to Block Offer 2014 (PDF File, 819.3 KB | New window)
- Community Feedback on Block Offer 2014 (PDF File, 4.9 MB | New window)
- New Zealand Petroleum and Mineral Response to DCC Block Offer 2014 Submission (PDF File, 7.5 MB | New window)
Petroleum Block Offer 2013