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1. 16 July 2026 - OIA Response - Non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements for groups administered by the Ministry - R001532

   31 July 2026

   About us / Our publications

   Content: Information provided in an OIA was correct at the time of the request. ...

2. Consistency assessments for new legislation

   Consistency Accountability Statements (CASs) and other supporting documents must be produced for all Bills, Government amendments and new secondary legislation.

   For agencies / Developing legislation

   Content:   Together, these accountability documents provide information on whether proposed legislation is consistent or inconsistent with the principles of ...

3. Developing legislation

   This page provides an overview of what agencies need to do when developing legislation and directs you to detailed guidance for specific requirements

   For agencies

   Content: Disclosure statements for government legislation Legislative design and drafting guidance More information on expectations and requirements for new legislation ...

4. Removing outdated ‘offensive trades’ rules

   The Government has agreed to remove the list of offensive trades from Schedule 3 of the Health Act 1956

   News

   Content: More information Cutting outdated ‘offensive trades’ ...

5. Residential and small to medium scale solar review

   Regulatory reviews

   Content: More information Solar Regulatory Review - Full report Solar Regulatory Review - Summary report Solar Regulatory Review - T erms of Reference Solar Regulatory ...

6. Economics tools and guidance

   Economics tools and guidance to help policy advisers define problems, assess options, and design better regulation

   For agencies / Developing policy

7. New head of regulator pocket guide

   29 October 2025 Top 10 tips from current and former heads of regulators. An Australian developed resource applicable in a New Zealand context.

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Content: For further information, contact APSRegulatoryReform@finance.gov.au New head of regulator pocket guide Download the guide open_in_new ...

8. Regulatory Sandboxes: Adapting your regulatory system in a safe-to-try way

   19 March 2026 This guidance supports Ministers and agency leaders to establish and manage regulatory sandboxes

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

9. Responsible AI in action

   28 May 2026 Practical steps for regulators leading AI innovation with confidence

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

10. Ministry for Regulation news – September 2026

    The hidden costs of poor regulation

    News

    Content: The review recommends improvements to areas including alcohol licensing, food safety requirements, information sharing between regulators and regulated ...

11. Beneath the surface – the hidden costs of poor regulation

    Poorly designed regulation can limit competition and innovation, creating hidden costs that affect productivity and prosperity

    News

    Content: Good regulation can protect consumers, support competition, improve information, and deliver better environmental and social outcomes. ...

12. Review to examine building consent exemptions

    Building better rules for New Zealand

    News