Review delivery
Evidence-led and consultative
Our reviews are grounded in data, evidence and consultation which includes:
- Stakeholder engagement: conduct surveys, workshops, interviews and open consultation.
- Analytical / Evidence-Based Tools: undertake cost-benefit analysis, international benchmarking and regulatory impact analysis.
- Options development: retain, amend, repeal or replace, or use non-regulatory alternatives.
- Oversight: Establish governance and advisory forums/committees to ensure quality and objectivity.
Foundations |
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Scoping |
Planning |
Data collection(ongoing if required) |
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• Set the purpose and boundaries for the review. • Identify the key people and organisations involved and put governance in place. |
• Create a project plan with clear timelines and deliverables. |
• Collect a wide range of information, including data, real-world experiences, and frontline insights. • Work with regulated parties and stakeholders to gather feedback. |
Review and deliver |
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Analysis |
Evaluation and recommendations |
Report |
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• Assess how well the current regulation is working in practice. • Map the system to understand how the rules fit together and spot priority areas. • Use structured tools to test whether the design is fit for purpose. • Check if the system meets accepted standards for good regulation. • Look for patterns of poor performance, or risks that need attention. • Compare findings with international best practice and expert analysis. |
• Use the evidence to assess whether the regulation is achieving its goals. • Develop recommendations for improving or updating the regulation. • Test the recommendations against established regulatory principles. • Apply cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment when shaping advice. • Identify any potential impacts on legislation and regulatory agencies • Rank the proposed changes by how practical and effective they are. |
• Publish the final report with findings and recommendations. |
How we review regulation |
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| Regulatory reviews examine how government regulates a sector, industry or activity, and whether that regulation is working. They aim to identify what needs to change. | ||
Reviews ask five core questions:
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Cabinet decisions |
Implementation plan support and post-review |
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Cabinet paper |
Implementing changes |
Realise outcomes and benefits |
| • Seek Cabinet endorsement for recommended changes. | • The Ministry provides implementation plan support. • Cabinet decisions on policy changes and implementation plan. |
• Promote transparency and encourage continuous improvement over time. |
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See the tool we use to assess whether regulations are:
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