Discussion paper
Regulatory philosophy, theory and practice: ka mua, ka muri
This research paper reflects on the long and often remarkable history of regulatory reform to lay out the main regulatory challenges of today, and explores how they can be best addressed in the future.
Discussion paper
Risk governance and risk-based regulation
This research paper presents findings from a broad scoping of the international academic literature on the use of risk governance and risk-based regulation.
Report
Behavioural insights and regulatory practice
This research report presents findings from a broad range of international academic literature on the use of insights from the behavioural sciences in regulatory practice—an approach to regulation colloquially known as ‘nudging’.
Report
Independent review of the Performance Improvement Framework
The Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) programme is designed to measure and lift the performance of state services in New Zealand. This report constitutes the first independent assessment of the PIF.
Policy report
Tourism concessions in National Parks: neo-liberal tools for a conservation economy in New Zealand
Consider the prospects for sustainable tourism and recreation in the National Parks of New Zealand.