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  1. Why more cones make for less safe roads

    By aligning incentives and simplifying guidance we can shift from a culture of compliance to one of common sense.
    News
    Content:   This article was first published in  The Post, 16 November 2025 open_in_new . ...

  2. New approach to regulatory analysis and accountability

    The Government is introducing changes to how regulatory impacts are analysed and reported, as part of implementing the Regulatory Standards Act.
    News
    Content: Further information Cabinet paper: Regulatory Standards Act 2025 - Implementation   Cabinet Office Circular:  CO (26) 2: Expectations for Good ...

  3. Ministry delivers on first major regulatory review report

    The Ministry for Regulation has delivered the first of its regulatory review reports to the Minister for Regulation.
    News
    Content: The Minister for Regulation has accepted the 15 recommendations, and early in 2025, will take a paper to Cabinet for consideration, with the intention ...

  4. Submissions on proposed contents of the Regulatory Standards Bill now closed

    News
    Content: The feedback received will inform the development of a draft Bill the Government intends to introduce to Parliament later in 2025. ...

  5. Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

    We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.
    News
    Content: We look forward to welcoming Kevin to the Ministry from Tuesday 4 February 2025. ...

  6. Hairdressers and barbers review open for feedback

    The Ministry for Regulation’s review into the hairdressing and barbering industry has opened for feedback on the Ministry’s engagement hub.
    News
    Content: The hairdressing and barbering review is expected to be finished in the first quarter of 2025. ...

  7. More red tape cut thanks to you

    Making it easier for homeowners to build sheds, garages and sleepouts.
    News
    Content: Read the Red Tape Tipline quarterly report (Q4 2025) Read the Ministerial announcement about the garden shed rule change open_in_new Submit a tip open_in_new ...

  8. Review shows room for improvement in the regulatory impact analysis system

    News
    Content: Over the period from 1 January 2023 to the end of 31 March 2025, the Ministry for Regulation assessed how well government agencies met this Cabinet requirement ...

  9. Information Release: Cabinet papers – Implementation of the Regulatory Standards Act (CAB-26-MIN-0093)

    13 May 2026
    About us / Our publications
    Content: Release: Cabinet papers – Implementation of the Regulatory Standards Act: Initial Notice to Exclude Selected Legislation from the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 ...
    File: Information-Release-Regulatory-Standards-Act-2025-implementation-May-2026-v2.pdf ...

  10. Product labelling regulatory review

    The review looks at how well New Zealand’s product labelling rules match international standards
    Regulatory reviews
    Content: In July 2025, Cabinet agreed that the Ministry for Regulation could undertake a review of regulations relating to product labelling. ...

  11. Updating scaffolding regulations

    Our work / What we've done
    Content: Regulatory changes to scaffolding rules were progressed, with amendments coming into force in October 2025. ...

  12. Industrial Hemp (iHemp)

    Our work / What we've done
    Content: In November 2025, Cabinet agreed to overhaul New Zealand’s industrial hemp (iHemp) regulations – following a review led by the Ministry for Regulation. ...