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Regulatory Impact Statement: Options to streamline Resource Management Act and Reserve Act processes for Electricity Network Recovery under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011

Issue Date: 10 October 2011 Author: Ministry for the Environment

Submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document

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.

Regulatory Impact Assessment: Legislative changes to increase the professionalism of the social work workforce, Including supplementary material on changes proposed for a Supplementary Order Paper

Issue Date: 13 February 2019 Author: Ministry of Social Development

RIS: Amendments required to Part 9A of the Resource Management Act to provide for Industry Organisation delivery of freshwater farm plan certification and audit services

Issue Date: 20 December 2024 Author: Ministry for the Environment

The Regulatory Standards Bill

Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

What we've done

And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.

Privacy and information statement

This privacy statement applies to personal and other information collected through this website.

Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework

01 June 2021 The actionable framework document for assessing capability of people working in regulatory services.

Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship

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

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators