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1. 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

2. Common questions about RIA changes

   For agencies / Developing policy / Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)

   Content: CASs must be included in, or linked to, from the explanatory note of the Bill, Government amendment or new secondary legislation. ...

3. Meeting Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements - Report

   About us / Our publications

   Content: transparent regulatory process, RIS documents are published on the websites of the authoring agency and the Ministry at the same time as, either: the relevant bill ...

4. Our people

   The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.

   About us

   Content: s most recent work includes supporting the Ministry for the Environment with advisory services around the implementation of the Fast-track Approvals Bill ...

5. Meeting Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements: 1 April - 30 September 2025

   About us / Our publications

   Content: transparent regulatory process, RIS documents are published on the websites of the authoring agency and the Ministry at the same time as, either: the relevant bill ...

6. Ministry for Regulation – building up from establishment phase with a big job to do

   The Ministry for Regulation – a small agency with a big job to do – was established on 1 March 2024.

   News

   Content:   The Ministry is continuing a busy work programme, including completing two regulatory reviews, progressing a regulatory standards bill, engaging ...

7. Introducing our Senior Leadership Team

   We are excited to introduce the newly appointed Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation.

   News

   Content: Paul’s most recent work includes supporting Ministry for the Environment with advisory services around the implementation of the Fast-track Approvals Bill ...

8. Regulatory Impact Statements now published by the Ministry

   The Ministry has taken over responsibility for publishing Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs), previously managed by the Treasury.

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   Content: RISs are published at the time the relevant bill is introduced to Parliament or the regulation is gazetted, or at the time of proactive release. ...

9. Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

   Gráinne Moss, our CE, was invited to talk with BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group yesterday.

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   Content: those are from business), already leading to a number of positive changes we’ve collected feedback on the potential contents of a Regulatory Standards Bill ...

10. Next steps - Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review

    The Government has announced the next steps from the Ministry for Regulation’s Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review.

    News

    Content: Joint Ministers will be responsible for progressing an Omnibus Bill to provide legislative support and accelerate improvements. ...

11. Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025

    Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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12. Ministry for Regulation news – August 2025

    Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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