Quick Guides to good regulatory practice

Read the Quick Guides

As part of our work to build regulatory sector capability, we created a set of online learning modules that explain the foundations of good regulatory practice. Our Quick Guides are the companion piece to those modules.

They're a great starting point for anyone who’s new to regulation, and a useful resource to share across teams and organisations. They provide people working in regulation with a common language and description of the principles of good regulatory practice.

We currently have six Quick Guides available.

Regulation in New Zealand

Regulation is all around us in our daily lives. This quick guide defines the key concepts used in regulatory practice.

Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand (323 KB, Pdf)

Regulatory compliance activities

An overview of the range of regulatory compliance activities that regulators use – and when to use them.

Quick Guide: Regulatory compliance activities (277 KB, Pdf)

Regulatory systems and stewardship

The role of stewardship in governing, monitoring and caring for our regulatory systems.

Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship (262 KB, Pdf)

Professional conduct

An overview of the standards of behaviour that all regulators must meet.

Quick Guide: Professional conduct (249 KB, Pdf)

Engaging as a regulator

How to engage with people affected by the law in ways that build trust and strong relationships, and lead to better decision making.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator (347 KB, Pdf)

Communicating with regulated parties

An overview of the principles for effective communication with regulated parties, and the importance of planning.

Quick Guide: Communicating with regulated parties (253 KB, Pdf)