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Guide to Cabinet's impact analysis requirements
20 December 2024 This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals.
Guidance note: Best practice impact analysis
01 January 2017 A guide to undertaking impact analysis: from problem definition to implementation and monitoring.
Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator
01 September 2024 How to engage with people affected by the law in ways that build trust and strong relationships, and lead to better decision making.
Legislation guidelines: 2021 edition
21 September 2021 These Cabinet-endorsed guidelines are “the government’s key point of reference” on legislative design and quality.
Managing the opportunities and risks associated with disruptive technologies: Space law in New Zealand
01 November 2017 A case study on MBIE’s regulation of space activities, exploring risk management and innovation in fast-evolving technology markets.
Quick Guide: Regulatory compliance activities
01 September 2024 An overview of the range of regulatory compliance activities that regulators use – and when to use them.
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 institutions and practices – Cut to the chase
01 June 2014 A short summary of the full "Regulatory institutions and practices" Productivity Commission report.
Regulatory failure: A review of the international academic literature
01 February 2022 Professor van der Heijden reviews literature and failures to explore meanings of 'regulatory failure' and the challenges it poses for regulators.
Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework
01 June 2021 The actionable framework document for assessing capability of people working in regulatory services.
Responsive regulation in practice
01 July 2020 Professor van der Heijden uses a review of research and literature to discuss the key concepts behind the idea of responsive regulation.
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.