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Report on Appropriations 2023/24

18 October 2024

About us

The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do. We’re responsible for helping other government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to understand and navigate.

Have your say on the future of telecommunications regulation

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New resources to help build capability in the regulatory workforce

We have published six Quick Guides aimed at those who are new to regulatory work.

About regulatory reviews

We want rules and regulations to enable New Zealanders to do more – to lead to a more productive use of people’s time, and better outcomes for all.

Regulatory reviews

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

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

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review – economic analysis issues paper

Are you interested in the bigger picture economic issues surrounding the Ministry’s agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review?

Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review

Regulatory reviews

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.

Red tape submissions summary report – 2024/25 Quarter 2 (October – December 2024)

19 March 2025 This summary reports quarterly on the regulatory issues New Zealanders consider to be getting in the way of their lives and businesses. This report is the first in this series.

Formal training opportunities

In addition to RegRoom, a range of external providers offer formal regulatory training

Support for regulators

More red tape cut thanks to you

Making it easier for homeowners to build sheds, garages and sleepouts.

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