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1. Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced

   The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.

   News

2. Helping regulators use AI with confidence

   The Ministry for Regulation has released new guidance to support regulators to use artificial intelligence in a safe, practical way.

   News

3. Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

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

   News

4. Strategic Intentions 2026/27-2029/30

   16 June 2026

   About us / Our publications

5. Regulatory Standards (Excluded Legislation) Notice 2026

   This notice is issued under section 7(2) of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 by the Minister for Regulation, after it is approved by a resolution of the House of Representatives

   Legislation

6. Regulatory Systems Amendment Bills

   For agencies / Regulatory stewardship

7. Regulatory stewardship

   We provide system leadership, set standards for good regulatory practice, and support agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities.

   For agencies

8. Official Information Act requests

   You can make a request for information that the Ministry for Regulation (the Ministry) holds under the Official Information Act.

   About us

9. Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory proposals

   Government agencies must engage with the Ministry for Regulation when developing a Cabinet proposal for regulatory change

   For agencies / Developing policy

10. 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

11. 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

12. Risk governance and risk-based regulation: A review of the international academic literature

    01 June 2019 Explores how risk and risk-based regulation have developed, how well they work, and epistemic and ethical challenges

    

    Publications and resources / Resource library