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Regulatory reviews

We help other government agencies improve the quality of the rules and regulations they create – and in turn help improve outcomes, and the lives of all New Zealanders.

ECE Regulatory Review - what submitters said - October 2024

31 October 2024

Regulation wrap for 2024

2024 has been a big one for the new Ministry for Regulation.

The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.

Engagement on the agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review has closed

Thank you to everybody who had their say through our engagement hub.

Consultation on proposed Regulatory Standards Bill begins

Good regulation can help governments to achieve their desired economic, environmental and social outcomes and protect communities from harm.

Support for regulators

We help regulators, regulatory leaders and regulatory agencies become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.

Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

Have your say through our new engagement hub

We’ve opened our engagement hub, where you can have your say on our current regulatory reviews.

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?

Our webinar on Quick Guides: a big success

On Wednesday 15 October, we held a webinar to highlight and discuss our recently launched Regulatory Practice Essentials: Quick Guides.