ROBUST REGULATION – DESIGNING INTERVENTIONS WITH LASTING IMPACT
With the introduction of the Ministry and Minister of Regulation, designed to “raise the bar of new regulation”, there will be a greater focus on regulation that stands the test of time.
In this webinar, our team of experts discuss what robust regulation looks like, examples where unforeseen situations can cause significant issues, and how to balance the complex forces involved in the design of any regulation.
This 45-minute discussion covers:
- The principles of any regulation.
- Examples where unforeseen situations cause challenges.
- The features of long-lasting regulation.
- The issues New Zealand’s regulatory system faces.
- Live Q&A.
About the Experts
Stuart Beresford is a senior consultant with two decades’ worth of experience in policy analysis under his belt, including six years at the United Nations. He has led a wide range of policy projects relating to civil court fees, energy efficiency, human rights, Māori land law, and privacy regulation.
Jason Carpenter is a senior consultant with experience across the entire policy spectrum, including policy development, stakeholder and public consultation, and research and reviews. He has particular experience within the health area, including leading and contributing to projects on tobacco control, drinking water, physical activity, and more.
Steph James is a senior consultant with a background in law and science and a strong focus on sustainability. She has experience across a range of sectors in Australia and New Zealand, including health, gene technology, social development, environment, workers’ compensation, and Māori affairs.
Rob Smith is a senior consultant and an experienced public policy practitioner and project manager. He has particular expertise and interest in regulatory policy projects, and his key areas of interest include public health, building control and housing, health and safety, border security, social and community development, and more.
Downloadable Resource
Robust Regulation Guide
Get the panels top tips for designing robust regulation including; key features of good regulation and regulatory resilience.Coming up
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Date: Thursday 30 October 2025 | 12:10 p.m. NZDT | 10:10 a.m. AEDT
You’ve watched Getting Started with AI and have been practising the core principles, but you’re still wrestling with over-enthusiastic generic responses, time-consuming prompt writing, and concerns about data security. There’s a better way.
This action-packed session shows you how to build four personalised AI tools that will completely transform your AI experience. Just like our Getting Started session, we won’t bore you with theory – we’ll cut straight to showing you exactly how to set these tools up so you can become truly AI-assisted at home or at work.
