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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.

Regulation wrap for 2024

2024 has been a big one for the new Ministry for Regulation.

Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives

All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.

Disclosure statements for government legislation: Technical guide for departments

01 June 2013 This guidance document sets out the disclosure requirements in detail, and provides further advice on interpreting and responding to each matter for which a disclosure is required.

Formal training opportunities

If you're interested in further study options, there are more formal regulatory practice courses available. These are provided through various training organisations, and both online and in-person options are available.

Ministry for Regulation

Better regulation – better outcomes

Chief Executive appointed for Ministry for Regulation

The Ministry for Regulation is pleased to advise the appointment of Gráinne Moss to the position of Chief Executive and Secretary for Regulation.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Allocation of dairy export quota

Issue Date: 17 July 2025 Author: Ministry for Primary Industries

Our work / Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs)

The Regulatory Standards Bill

A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed

Cabinet has agreed with the findings and recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s review into hairdressing and barbering regulations.

Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced

The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.

Join our Communities of Practice

We host a range of Communities of Practice for people working in regulation in New Zealand.