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Information and guidance for government agencies on meeting regulatory requirements.

  • The Regulatory Management System

    New Zealand's RMS is the set of policies, institutions, processes and tools used by central government to pursue and maintain good quality regulation

  • The Regulatory Standards Act

    The Regulatory Standards Act 2025 aims to improve the quality of regulation in New Zealand

  • Developing policy

    This page provides an overview of what agencies need to do when starting policy work, and links to guidance and tools that support that work

  • Developing legislation

    This page provides an overview of what agencies need to do when developing legislation and directs you to detailed guidance for specific requirements

  • Regulatory stewardship

    We provide system leadership, set standards for good regulatory practice, and support agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities

  • Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS)

    Find published Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) for regulatory proposals across government