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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.

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Quick Guide: Communicating with regulated parties

01 September 2024 An overview of the principles for effective communication with regulated parties, and the importance of planning.

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Quick Guide: Investigations and evidence

29 July 2025 An overview of the investigations, evidence, and principles of an effective investigation and the investigation process.

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Quick Guide: Regulatory approaches, models and tools

29 July 2025 An overview of regulatory approaches, models and tools, and why regulators need them.

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Quick Guide: Regulatory compliance activities

01 September 2024 An overview of the range of regulatory compliance activities that regulators use – and when to use them.

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Quick Guide: Evidence informed regulatory practice

29 July 2025 An overview of evidence, including what evidence to use, why use it, and real-world examples.

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Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

29 July 2025 The law underpins all regulatory work in New Zealand. This quick guide provides and overview of the law and judiciary in relation to regulators in NZ.