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1. Regulatory philosophy, theory and practice: ka mua ka muri

   01 March 2019 Paper reflects on the history of regulatory reform laying out regulatory challenges of today, and how they can be addressed in future

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Summary: Paper reflects on the history of regulatory reform laying out regulatory challenges of today, and how they can be addressed in future ...

   File: Regulatory-philosophy-theory-and-practice-Ka-mua-ka-muri.pdf ...

2. Regulatory Institutions and Practices Case Study: Aged Care Regulation

   01 January 2014 Five regulatory design issues in the aged care regulatory regime are used to illustrate the Productivity Commission report’s broader insights.

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Summary: Five regulatory design issues in the aged care regulatory regime are used to illustrate the Productivity Commission report’s broader insights. ...

   File: Regulatory-Institutions-and-Practices-Case-Study-Aged-Care-Regulation.pdf ...

3. Listening - Learning - Leading: A Framework for Regulatory Excellence

   01 January 2015 High-level principles for regulatory management and practice, discussing regulatory excellence and how it can be achieved and measured by regulators

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Summary: High-level principles for regulatory management and practice, discussing regulatory excellence and how it can be achieved and measured by regulators ...

4. About regulatory reviews

   We want rules and regulations to enable New Zealanders to do more – to lead to a more productive use of people’s time, and better outcomes for all.

   Regulatory reviews

   Content: What is a regulatory review? ... Our review framework We use a Regulatory Review Framework to help us choose and carry out our reviews. ...

5. Telecommunications sector regulatory review

   Regulatory reviews

   Content: The Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review was launched on the back of concerns raised by the sector – that while telecommunication services are essential ... Telecommunications Regulatory Review (113 KB, Pdf) Appendix 3 - Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed Regulatory Changes to the Telecommunications Service ...

6. Hairdressing and barbering regulatory review

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

   Regulatory reviews

   Content: Business New Zealand report on reducing compliance in small business called the industry regulations outdated and costly, and highlighted inflexible regulatory ... and Barbering Industry Regulatory Review - Summary Report - May 2025 Appendix A to the Final Report of the Hairdressing and Barbering Regulatory Review ...

7. Regulatory reviews

   We work with government agencies to make regulation simpler and more effective, so it delivers better results and improves outcomes from New Zealanders.

   Content: Our reviews focus on regulatory issues that are of national significance. arrow_forward Our reviews Our reviews examine regulatory issues of national significance ... View all current and completed reviews. arrow_forward Regulatory review framework The framework outlines how we conduct our regulatory reviews. arrow_forward ...

8. Publications and resources

   We publish our corporate publications, reports, information releases and regulatory resources in our online libraries. We also publish the Regulatory Analysis Summaries created by government agencies to help keep the regulatory process transparent.

   Summary: We publish our corporate publications, reports, information releases and regulatory resources in our online libraries. ... We also publish the Regulatory Analysis Summaries created by government agencies to help keep the regulatory process transparent. ...

   Content: our corporate documents, publications, Cabinet papers and minutes, and CE expenses here, as well as our responses to OIA requests. arrow_forward Regulatory ... Analysis Summaries (RASs) To ensure the regulatory process remains open and transparent, we publish all RASs created by agencies across the public sector ...

9. Other learning opportunities

   In addition to RegRoom, a range of external providers offer formal regulatory learning opportunities

   For regulators

   Summary: In addition to RegRoom, a range of external providers offer formal regulatory learning opportunities ...

   Content: covers contemporary theory and practice in regulatory policy. ... with Orion NZ, offers Navigating Regulatory Economics, a short online course focused on the practical application of regulatory economics in Aotearoa ...

10. Our work

    The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.

    Summary: The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. ...

    Content: Standards Act The Regulatory Standards Act 2025 aims to improve the quality of regulation in New Zealand arrow_forward Regulatory stewardship We support ... be made on any regulatory change. arrow_forward ...

11. For regulators

    We help regulators, leaders, and agencies build their skills and become better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, govern and operate.

    Summary: We help regulators, leaders, and agencies build their skills and become better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, govern and operate. ...

    Content: help them deliver better regulatory outcomes. ... agile regulatory solutions. ...

12. Regulatory Systems Amendment Bills

    For agencies / Regulatory stewardship

    Content: Regulatory Systems Amendment Bills (RSABs) are omnibus bills used for the improvement, repair, and maintenance of legislation. ... About the guidance We worked with regulatory agencies to develop a comprehensive guide to promote and support the use of RSABs. ...