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Our role

Our role is to strengthen New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System and to improve regulatory quality, including the experience that New Zealanders have of complying with regulation.

Disclosure statement template for a Government Bill

01 November 2021 Departmental disclosure statement template, to use for a Government Bill.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

01 September 2024 How to build trust and make better decisions through engagement.

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Social media terms of use

We use social media to communicate and engage with people about our work. These terms of use apply to all our social media accounts, unless otherwise specified.

Raise a red tape issue

Regulatory issues can now be raised directly with us as part of the Government’s drive to cut red tape for New Zealanders who want to get things done.

Report a red tape issue

As part of our work to improve regulatory quality, people and organisations can report regulatory issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our website tipline.

Engagement on the agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review has closed

Thank you to everybody who had their say through our engagement hub.

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.

Buy Now, Pay Later

23 December 2024 We helped to keep costs down for Buy Now, Pay Later customers.

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

29 July 2025 How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand.

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