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What regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: Guidance in a nutshell

27 July 2021 A 'what good looks like' description of the functions of regulatory system governance and the kinds of tools and roles associated to these functions.

Hairdressers and barbers review open for feedback

The Ministry for Regulation’s review into the hairdressing and barbering industry has opened for feedback on the Ministry’s engagement hub.

Online learning and collaboration

Engage with other regulators, get training, and build a better understanding of regulation with RegRoom, our online learning and collaboration space.

Engagement on our first review is now closed!

Engagement on the early childhood education regulatory review has now closed. Thank you to everyone who had their say.

Regulatory System Capability

We help regulatory leaders and practitioners across New Zealand build their capability.

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

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

Guidance note: Best practice impact analysis

01 January 2017 A guide to undertaking impact analysis: from problem definition to implementation and monitoring.

Disclosure statements for government legislation: Technical guide for departments

01 June 2013 This guidance document sets out the disclosure requirements in detail, and provides further advice on interpreting and responding to each matter for which a disclosure is required.

Ministry’s next regulatory review – telecommunications sector

The Ministry for Regulation’s fourth regulatory review will be into the telecommunications sector.

Information and guidelines: Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework

01 June 2021 This framework provides managers and staff with a basis for learning and development conversations, progression and decision-making. The capabilities outlined in this document reflect the integration of knowledge, attributes, and experience that when used appropriately will drive effective performance. When working through this guide please note the term ‘regulator’ applies to all RS roles, not just the regulator role in RS.

Regulatory reviews

We help other government agencies improve the quality of the rules and regulations they create – and in turn help improve outcomes, and the lives of all New Zealanders.

Support for regulators

We help regulators, regulatory leaders and regulatory agencies become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.