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Regulation wrap for 2024

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

News

Ministry for Regulation news – October 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

News

Ministry for Regulation news – December 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

The review looked at whether rules were fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.

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.

For agencies

Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

Our work / What we've done

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.

Regulatory reviews

We work with government agencies to make regulation simpler and more effective, so it delivers better results and improves outcomes from New Zealanders.

RegRoom

Our online space to build capability, share insights, and connect with others in regulation

Support for regulators

Our te reo name

The Ministry for Regulation worked with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – The Māori Language Commission to develop a te reo Māori name to sit alongside our English name. The name suggested by Te Taura Whiri is Te Manatū Waeture.

About us

Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework

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

Publications and resources / Resource library

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

29 July 2025 How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand.

Publications and resources / Resource library

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