Hairdressers & Barbershops

The Ministry for Regulation has revoked Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980. This means that hairdressers and barbers are no longer required to register their premise with Council or undergo routine inspections.

All businesses must still comply with general public health and safety laws, including:

• The Health Act 1956.
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Local building and planning requirements.

A health officer may still carry out an inspection of your premises under the Health Act 1956 if a complaint is received about unsafe or unhygienic practices.

The Ministry of Health has developed public health guidance to support safe and hygienic practices for hairdressers and barbers and can be found by clicking here:

Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers | Ministry of Health NZ