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Rules Update Programme

We’re working to modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules, increase alignment with international standards, and be more responsive to the aviation sector’s needs.
Rules Update Programme

Civil Aviation Rules

Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules.
Civil Aviation Rules

Advisory Circulars

ACs contain standards, practices, and procedures for compliance with the rules.
Advisory Circulars

CAA Notices

CAA Notices ensure that we remain responsive and adaptable to changes or emerging risks.
CAA Notices

Exemptions

A petition for exemption is a request to provide relief from any specified requirement in a Civil Aviation Rule.
Exemptions

Regulatory policy

We undertake the preliminary policy work that is required before a rule change can commence.
Regulatory policy

Rule development & change

There are four distinct phases in the rule development process.
Rule development & change
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