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How will submissions.co.nz improve the consultation process?
Let us count the ways! It is easy to use. It encourages online submissions. It is transparent and auditable as submissions can be made available to the public instantly. It simplifies the work for staff. It is efficient, and so much more.
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Can we use submissions.co.nz for any consultation?
Yes, submissions.co.nz is suitable for all consultations. It is ideal for LTPs, Annual Plans, District Plan changes, Resource Consents and Special Consultation Procedures (LGA 2002).
Q. How many staff can use the system?
There is no limit to the number of users or projects under management. Multiple staff can work on a project at any one time.
Q. Is submissions.co.nz easy to use?
Each step for users is clear and logical so minimal staff training is required.
Q. Can submissions.co.nz create all the reports we need?
Yes, submissions.co.nz does all the hard work. It creates the reports and documents, including mailmerge lette and emails. You can edit the templates, and control and record delivery of correspondence.
Q. Can we write our own reports on projects in submissions.co.nz?
Yes you can. As well as providing formatted reports, submissions.co.nz has a report writer. This allows you to create your own reports and publish the results in PDF, MS Word or MS Excel format.
Q. Can we search for words or phrases in the databases?
Yes. The system has a search function.
Q. Will we still need to store information in our own spreadsheets?
No, submissions.co.nz stores all the information for you in a relational database. This prevents inconsistencies across a project.
Q. Are our submissions secure in submissions.co.nz?
All your information is stored in your relational database. You control the users and their access to your system. We back up your database and replicate it to a server in another town. An audit trail of all actions is recorded and available for inspection.
Q. What do we need to be able to run submissions.co.nz?
submissions.co.nz does not require any infrastructural investment. It is a hosted online service. You only need a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari or MS IE 8 (or more recent) browser software.