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Professional & Licensing in New Zealand: what's changing

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Last detection: 28 September 2026

Detected on 21 September 2026New Zealand Legislation — legislation.govt.nz

Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 - Part 3 (except section 18) comes into force

What changes: Part 3 (excluding section 18) of the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 will come into force on 9 March 2027. This Act introduces amendments to occupational regulation systems.

Detected on 21 September 2026New Zealand Legislation — legislation.govt.nz

Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 - Rest of Act comes into force

What changes: The remaining provisions of the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 will come into force on 10 July 2026. This Act amends occupational regulation systems.

Detected on 21 September 2026Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment — mbie.govt.nz

Health and safety reform - Amendment Act comes into force

What changes: An Amendment Act related to health and safety reform will come into force on 1 April 2027. This reform includes regulations to certify or license businesses for high-risk work and activities.

Detected on 21 September 2026Social Workers Registration Board New Zealand — swrb.govt.nz

Social Workers Registration Board - Changes to registration application process

What changes: The Social Workers Registration Board is implementing improvements to the registration application process for New Zealand-qualified social workers. Further details are available on their news section.

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