Ministry for Regulation
Better regulation – Better outcomes
News
See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.
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20 May 2026
New mapping reveals how regulation really works across New Zealand
The Ministry for Regulation has released the first comprehensive map of New Zealand’s regulatory landscapeView more
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7 May 2026
Solar review launched to cut cost and complexity
Residential and small to medium scale solar regulatory review.View more
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30 April 2026
New approach to regulatory analysis and accountability
The Government is introducing changes to how regulatory impacts are analysed and reported, as part of implementing the Regulatory Standards Act.View more
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Engaging with us on regulatory initiatives
All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.
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Publications and resources
We publish corporate publications, reports, information releases, regulatory resources and Regulatory Impact Statements.
Build your 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.