Ministry for Regulation
We help government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to navigate.
News
See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.
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12 December 2024
Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced
The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.View more
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10 December 2024
Ministry for Regulation news November 2024
Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.View more
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29 November 2024
More than 300 red tape issues reported in first week
Feedback from members of the public make it clear that there are plenty of examples of regulation getting in the way.View more
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Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review
This review will look at whether the current rules are suited to an industry of mostly small businesses, while ensuring public health is protected.
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Have your say on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill open_in_new
We’re consulting on the key components of a proposed Regulatory Standards Bill.
Report red tape issues
As part of our work to improve regulation, people and organisations can now report red tape issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our engagement hub.
Building regulatory capability
We help regulators become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.
About regulation
Governments have a finite set of tools they can use to influence outcomes. One of these tools is creating, implementing, and amending regulation.