I want government to hear me

Expert government relations

I can help you by:

  • Analysing, defining and prioritising your strategy
  • Developing policy arguments and advocating for you
  • Taking your message to ministers, MPs, the right government agencies and stakeholders, all at the right time
  • Crafting submissions and policy documents


“I'd like to acknowledge Deborah Hart, [who] has also contributed a large amount of ideas, and intelligent, practical advice.”
 — Maggie Barry, MP, Hansard, 1 May 2019


Why me?

  • Extensive involvement in law reform across health, justice and infrastructure portfolios
  • Experienced in advocating to ministers, politicians and officials
  • Drafted numerous submissions for Select Committee, as well as appearing in Select Committee and mentoring others to do so
  • Worked with a range of organisations who need the ear of government including smokefree lobby group, ASH NZ 
  • Advised government on issues such as family justice, SMEs, dispute resolution and more

Deb Hart Consulting