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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.

Regulatory stewardship

We provide system leadership, set standards for good regulatory practice, and support agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities.

If you're interested in further study options, there are more formal regulatory practice courses available. These are provided through various training organisations, and both online and in-person options are available.

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.

Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

10 September 2024

Flour dust standards - what should they be?

23 December 2024 We supported bakers to manage health and safety regulations.

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

Gráinne Moss, our CE, was invited to talk with BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group yesterday.

Regulatory sector review into early childhood education announced

Regulation Minister David Seymour has confirmed the first regulatory sector review will be into early childhood education.

Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced

The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.