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Cabinet's impact analysis requirements at a glance

01 June 2020 This process chart gives a high level view of Cabinet's impact analysis requirements.

Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship

01 September 2024 The role of stewardship in governing, monitoring and caring for our regulatory systems.

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Quick Guide: Regulatory approaches, models and tools

29 July 2025 An overview of regulatory approaches, models and tools, and why regulators need them.

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Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.

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Reflections from our summer interns

We asked our interns to reflect on their experiences. Here are some of their perspectives.

Ministry for Regulation news November 2024

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Legislation guidelines: 2021 edition

21 September 2021 These Cabinet-endorsed guidelines are “the government’s key point of reference” on legislative design and quality.

Quick Guide: Evidence informed regulatory practice

29 July 2025 An overview of evidence, including what evidence to use, why use it, and real-world examples.

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Our progress continues

Since our official set-up on 1 March 2024, the Ministry for Regulation has made considerable progress in its development and operational capacity.

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.