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1. What we've done

   And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

   Our work

2. Background and development of the Act

   For agencies / The Regulatory Standards Act

3. Cutting outdated ‘offensive trades’

   Our work / What we've done

4. Pre-review

   Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

5. Regulatory Systems Amendment Bills

   For agencies / Regulatory stewardship

6. Delivering $223–$337 million in value for Kiwis

   $223–$337 million in benefits. That’s the impact of smarter regulation.

   News

7. Board members

   Meet the members of the Regulatory Standards Board

   Regulatory Standards Board

8. Consistency assessments for new legislation

   Consistency Accountability Statements (CASs) and other supporting documents must be produced for all Bills, Government amendments and new secondary legislation.

   For agencies / Developing legislation

9. AI in action - Guidance

   Practical steps for regulators leading AI innovation with confidence

   For regulators / Resources for regulators / AI guidance for regulators

10. Regulatory Standards (Excluded Legislation) Notice 2026

    This notice is issued under section 7(2) of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 by the Minister for Regulation, after it is approved by a resolution of the House of Representatives

    Legislation

11. About us

    The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do. We’re responsible for helping other government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to understand and navigate.

12. Our Minister

    Hon David Seymour is the Minister for Regulation.

    About us