Our work
The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.
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What we've done
See how we’re cutting red tape and reducing the burden of regulation for New Zealanders. -
The Regulatory Management System (RMS)
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 -
Regulatory stewardship
We support other agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities, and help them understand and apply good regulatory practice. -
Building regulatory capability
We help regulators become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern. -
Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives
All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet. -
Regulatory impact analysis (RIA)
Agencies need to provide robust analysis and advice to Cabinet before a decision can be made on any regulatory change.