Browse free. Pay $8.99 for an AI consultation that maps your full regulatory picture. Then pay only for the applications you need — with every fee shown upfront.
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Free
No account needed
AI Consultation
$8.99
One-off · no subscription
With a Consultant
From $199
Per engagement
OIA requests, complaints, privacy requests and appeals are always free. No subscriptions. No recurring fees.
How we compare
| Task | regulation.nz | Lawyer | Consultant | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify which regulators you need | AI — included in $8.99 | $500–600/hr | $280–380/hr | Hours of research |
| Prepare a single application | From $20 | $800–3,000+ | $400–1,500 | Risk of errors |
| OIA / complaint / appeal | Free | $300–800 | $200–500 | Free, but slow |
| Track all applications & deadlines | Included | Manual, billed hourly | Manual, billed hourly | Spreadsheet |
| Escalation to legal / expert | Seamless, at cost | Already there | May refer out | Start over |
Lawyer and consultant rates based on published NZ firm rate cards (Cruickshank Pryde, Christilaw, PKF WT — 2025, GST exclusive).
When things get complex
If your matter requires a hearing, legal opinion, specialist expert, or complex multi-agency negotiation, a regulation.nz consultant or legal expert steps in. You are always told the rate before we proceed. All rates NZD, GST exclusive.
Office service charge
Photocopying, printing, postage, file setup
Courier (domestic)
At cost from provider
Court / Tribunal filing fees
Environment Court, Tenancy Tribunal, Employment Court, etc.
Official searches / registrations
LINZ, Companies Office, PPSR, NZBN, LIM
Document certification / apostille
JP certification, MFAT apostille, notarisation
Expert witness / specialist report
Valuations, engineering, planning, medical opinions
Travel & accommodation
IRD mileage rate · accommodation at cost · pre-approved
Disbursements follow the NZ Law Society's open and transparent billing guidance. Only actual third-party payments are described as disbursements. Office service charges are overhead recovery, shown separately on invoices.
What is included in the application fee?
Everything: the government filing fee passed through at cost, our service fee, and AI preparation of the application. You see a complete itemised cart before you pay.
How are fees calculated?
For applications with a government filing fee, we charge the actual govt fee plus a service component. For free-to-file applications (OIA, GST registration, etc.), we charge a $20 flat service fee. The total is always shown before payment.
What if my regulator charges a different fee to what's shown?
Regulators are the Single Source of Truth for their own fees on this platform. If a fee has changed, the regulator can update it in their portal immediately — it flows through to citizen quotes in real time.
When does a consultant step in?
The AI handles the vast majority of applications. If your matter involves a Tribunal hearing, judicial review, expert opinion, or a complex multi-agency dispute, we recommend escalating to a human. You are always informed of the cost before anyone's time is booked.
Are there any subscriptions?
No. Every charge is one-off: $8.99 for a consultation, per-application fees when you submit, and hourly/fixed-fee for professional escalation. Nothing recurring.
$8.99 gets you a complete regulatory roadmap and a shopping cart of ready-to-submit applications. OIA requests and complaints are always free.