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Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review
The review will look at whether current rules are fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.
Regulatory System Capability
We help regulatory leaders and practitioners across New Zealand build their capability.
Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell
We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.
What regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: Principles and guidance
01 July 2021 A short summary of what regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: principles and guidance document.
Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review
This review is assessing whether the current approval path maintains an appropriate balance between access to these products and managing risk.
Information releases
Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework
01 June 2021 The actionable framework document for assessing capability of people working in regulatory services.
Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship
01 September 2024 The role of stewardship in governing, monitoring and caring for our regulatory systems.
Regulatory institutions and practices
01 June 2014 This Productivity Commission report reviews New Zealand's regulatory infrastructure and how it can be optimised to deliver better wellbeing outcomes.
Quick Guides to good regulatory practice
Our Quick Guides, created with subject matter experts across the public sector, explain the fundamentals of regulatory practice in New Zealand.
Big response to first regulatory review
We have received an overwhelming response in our call for feedback on our first regulatory review.
Quick Guide: Communicating with regulated parties
01 September 2024 An overview of the principles for effective communication with regulated parties, and the importance of planning.