Ministry for Regulation
Better regulation – Better outcomes
News
See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.
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1 July 2026
Updating toy safety rules to reduce costs and improve access
Toy retailers will be able to supply a wider range of compliant toys in New ZealandView more
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15 June 2026
Our Strategic Intentions 2026/27 – 2029/30
Our Strategic Intentions sets out our role, what we aim to achieve, and the priorities guiding our work over the next four years.View more
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12 June 2026
Ministry for Regulation news – June 2026
Improving how regulation works in practiceView more
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Engaging with us on regulatory proposals
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.