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Red tape submissions summary report – 2024/25 Quarter 2 (October – December 2024)

19 March 2025 This summary reports quarterly on the regulatory issues New Zealanders consider to be getting in the way of their lives and businesses. This report is the first in this series.

Guidance note: Best practice impact analysis

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

Regulatory institutions and practices – Cut to the chase

01 June 2014 A short summary of the full "Regulatory institutions and practices" Productivity Commission report.

Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

The review looked at whether rules were fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.

What regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: Principles and guidance

01 July 2021 A short summary of what regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: principles and guidance document.

Regulatory System Capability

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

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.

Industrial Hemp (iHemp)

Information releases

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.

Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework

01 June 2021 The actionable framework document for assessing capability of people working in regulatory services.

Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship

01 September 2024 The role of stewardship in governing, monitoring and caring for our regulatory systems.