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Quality Assurance of Regulatory Analysis Summaries – Guidance Note

07 June 2026

About us / Our publications

Content: Guidance note update This version of the Quality assurance of Regulatory Analysis Summaries guidance note was revised and republished in June 2026. ... It replaces an earlier version published in May 2026. ...

Modernising New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural products system

A system-wide review of New Zealand’s agriculture and horticulture regulation offers lessons in stewardship, reform and adaptive regulation

News

Content: The text below is an abstract of an article published in Policy Quarterly, Vol. 22, No. 3 (2026). ... Vol. 22 No. 3 (2026): Policy Quarterly | Policy Quarterly open_in_new By Gráinne Moss, Secretary for Regulation and Chief Executive Ministry for ...

The Regulatory Management System

New Zealand's RMS is the set of policies, institutions, processes and tools used by central government to pursue and maintain good quality regulation.

For agencies

Content: Find out more about RIA: Regulatory Impact Analysis Disclosure statements for government legislation Disclosure statement requirements ended on 1 July 2026 ...

AI in action - Video series

For regulators / Resources for regulators / AI guidance for regulators

Content: These videos were recorded at an AI in Regulation event in March 2026, co-hosted by the Ministry for Regulation and MartinJenkins. ...

No more missing out on medical conferences

Our work / What we've done

Content: What’s happening now Following the change, two of Australasia’s largest medical conferences have confirmed they will be held in New Zealand in 2026. ...

Regulatory Standards Board

The Regulatory Standards Board provides independent oversight to help ensure New Zealand’s laws meet clear standards for responsible regulation

Content: The Board will start holding inquiries into existing legislation from 1 July 2026. Submit your complaint through the complaints submission form. ...

Fixing red tape to help hospitality grow

New review into the hospitality sector

News

Content: The final report will be delivered to Ministers by April 2026. ...

Ministry for Regulation news – October 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

News

Content: This 12-week programme commencing July 2026 is designed for senior analysts, advisors, and managers who want to build strategic skills, connect with sector ...

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: Supporting agencies through the transition These changes will take effect from 1 July 2026. ...

Alex McMinn: what 15 years inside New Zealand’s regulatory system teaches you

Alex shares lessons from 15 years in regulation, including governance, stewardship and system design

News

Content: This article was originally published by The Modern Regulator open_in_new on 16 July 2026 and is republished here with permission. ...

Agricultural drones: reducing barriers to innovation

Our work / What we've done

Content: Benefits for New Zealanders In August 2026, the Government announced reforms to make it easier for farmers, growers, and foresters to use agricultural ...

Regulatory Analysis Summary (RAS) template

07 June 2026

About us / Our publications

Content: Template update The template below replaces the May 2026 version. Please use this version for all new RAS documents. ...

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