The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals is the membership organisation for the beauty industry in NZ. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting our members, regulating the industry and achieving a highly qualified, and professional workforce.
Our members have industry verified qualifications, are fully insured and follow strict health, hygiene and safety standards to safeguard consumers, and the future of the industry.
Update on Regulatory Efforts for Our Industry
This year, the Association has made significant progress in advocating for the introduction of regulations to ensure the safety and professionalism of our industry, particularly to prevent untrained individuals from performing skin therapy.
Our first meeting with Dr. Shane Reti took place in July, where we had an open and productive conversation about the current state of the industry. Kim Ryan, our Government Regulations portfolio holder, along with Tanya Morrison from the Environmental Protection Association (EPA), provided Dr. Reti with a comprehensive overview of the industry's situation. Dr. Reti agreed that regulation was necessary and suggested that it might fall under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCAA).
Following this meeting, Kim and Tanya were tasked with presenting a supplementary report covering the following key areas:
They met with Dr. Reti again on November 7th, where he confirmed their findings that the industry does not fully fall under the HPCAA (documentation on this is available for anyone interested). Instead, our industry is more appropriately governed by the Health Act 1956. Dr. Reti supported this conclusion and acknowledged that, unfortunately, there is no room for new legislation in this term of government. However, this is not the end of the road.
Dr. Reti has asked us to draft a comprehensive bylaw that addresses the needs of our industry. He has committed to endorsing this bylaw and will advocate for its adoption by local councils as an interim solution. This bylaw will serve as a stopgap until we can push for full legislation in the next government term.
Next Steps
Kim, Tanya, and other key stakeholders, will now work on revising the bylaws, using the Dunedin City Council's framework as a template. The updated bylaw will include the following key provisions:
If you have any specific suggestions or additional points you'd like to see included in the bylaw, please reach out to Dee so we can incorporate them. This is a crucial opportunity to have your voice heard and contribute to shaping the future of our industry.
The biggest challenge now is ensuring that all councils are on board with the same bylaws. Achieving consistency across councils will give us the momentum needed to move toward national legislation. Dr. Reti has requested another meeting in the first quarter of next year to review the bylaw and assist with its rollout.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement as we work towards meaningful regulatory change.
NZARBP Advisory:
Caution Regarding Non-Compliant Equipment Purchases
The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals (NZARBP) strongly advises all members to exercise caution when purchasing equipment for their professional use.
Recent reports have highlighted issues with equipment that:
Such equipment poses potential risks to both practitioners and clients, including:
What You Should Do:
By prioritizing compliant and safe equipment, you not only protect your clients and your business but also uphold the high standards of professionalism that the NZARBP represents.
For further guidance or questions, feel free to contact the NZARBP team.
THE BEAUTY NZ ASSOCIATION AWARDS 2024
Saturday, 24 February 2024
Tote on Ascot, Ellerslie Events Centre, Auckland
What a fantastic night to celebrate our industry. Photos will be in the next issue of our magazine, due out in March. For a full list of winners click on our Awards tab.
Clinic of the Year - DOUBTLESS BEAUTY RETREAT
Therapist of the Year - ARLENA PHILLIPS
Spa of the Year - FACE|BODY & BEAUTY
Student/Apprentice of the Year - ANGEL MARSHALL
Cosmetic Tattooist of the Year - CHERIE AYRTON
Nail Technician of the Year - MELODY HATCH
Contribution to the Association - OONAGH KIRKPATRICK
Contribution to the Industry - FLORENCE BARRETT-HILL
Photographed above are the Executive Committee and Office Manager.
Left to right - Dee Clothier-Office Manager, Emma Fraser-President, Larissa Whitman, Louise Gray - Vice President, Kim Ryan, Cris Amaral, Elysa Sollis
BECOME A MEMBER
Be part of a supportive community that cares about you and the future of the industry!
You are invited to join The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals, the membership organisation for the beauty industry in NZ.
As a member, you get recognition as a qualified, registered beauty professional, access to resources, exclusive benefits from partner companies and so much more!
Join us today or contact us to find out more.
HEALTH, HYGIENE & SAFETY STANDARDS
UPDATED STANDARDS AVAILABLE NOW
The Association strives to continually encourage consistently high professional and ethical standards, thus protecting the public, clients, staff, and the future of our industry.
The Health, Hygiene & Safety Standards are based upon internationally accepted best practice taken from allied and medical fields. As new research and evidence is continually developing together with advances in beauty care, these guidelines will continue to evolve to ensure we remain at the forefront of safe, hygienic practice.
Contributions from qualified beauty professionals are essential to maintain continued relevance of these guidelines to the industry and as such are invited for consideration in future editions. The recommendations for best practice in these guidelines are included to encourage higher standards of hygienic and safe practices. Find out more.