Part Two: Current consultations
This is the Office's email update of 9 October 2008.
12: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC).
New Zealand ratified UNCROC in 1993. Since then Government has submitted two periodic reports to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child in 1995 and 2000. New Zealand's third and fourth report to the UN Committee, is due in November 2008.
A draft report to the UN has been prepared which provides comprehensive information on relevant activity undertaken by the Government that directly responds to the UN Committee's recommendations. It also provides updated information on legislation, policy and practice that furthers compliance with the Convention's obligations. In addition, the Ministry of Social Development's 2008 report Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand sets out the status of children and young people across a range of indicators.
UNCROC includes specific mention on children with disabilities.
Feedback is being sought on the draft report to the UN until 17 October 2008.
For more information:
Contact: Ministry of Youth Development, P O Box 1556, Wellington.
Email: UNCROC@myd.govt.nz
Website: http://www.myd.govt.nz/Rights/uncrocinnewzealand.aspx
13: Guidance for improving supportive and rehabilitative care for adults with cancer in New Zealand: Review Document.
The Ministry of Health has published a draft guidance document for improving supportive and rehabilitative care for adults with cancer in New Zealand. The Ministry has asked for comments on the document and key questions are outlined in a separate submission booklet.
The draft guidance document:
Guidance Rehabilitative Care - [Word - 447kb]
There are two ways to make a submission:
1. Print the submission booklet, write down your comments and post them to:
Cancer Team
Supportive Care Submissions
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
Wellington
2. Download the submission booklet and email your submission to:
emma_hindson@moh.govt.nz
All submissions are due by 28 October 2008.
14: The Department of Conservation (DoC) backcountry huts.
The Department is seeking views on the proposed Compliance Document for Department of Conservation (DoC) backcountry huts. The Building Code will soon be amended to exempt DoC backcountry huts from being required to have certain features. Consultation closes on 31 October 2008.
For more information:
Website: http://www.dbh.govt.nz
Freephone: 0800 242 243
Email: info@dbh.govt.nz.