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A rail tale

01 November 2017 This article examines the background to change in rail safety regulation before looking at lessons learned from going through the operating model change needed to move from a prescriptive to a goal-based approach.

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Join us for a webinar on emerging international trends in regulation

We’re continuing our webinar series to help raise knowledge and capability across the regulatory workforce.

Legislation guidelines: 2021 edition

21 September 2021 These Cabinet-endorsed guidelines are “the government’s key point of reference” on legislative design and quality.

What we've done

And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

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.

Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand

01 September 2024 Regulation is all around us in our daily lives. This quick guide defines the key concepts used in regulatory practice.

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.

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.

Guidance on creating a registry regime

25 June 2025 This document provides a guide for: 1) considering a register and seeking to understand risks and benefits of a register versus other regulatory options 2) those directed to create a register and seeking to maximise the effectiveness and operational ease of a register 3) those who have a clear policy rationale and would like ideas for what to include in design of your register Can be used in conjunction with 'Roadmap to a registry regime' tool.

Reflections from our summer interns

We asked our interns to reflect on their experiences. Here are some of their perspectives.