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1. Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

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

   News

2. 29 July 2025 - OIA Response - Ministry work on regulation concerning Te Tiriti O Waitangi, staffing salary information - R001072

   12 March 2026

   About us / Our publications

3. About regulatory reviews

   We want rules and regulations to enable New Zealanders to do more – to lead to a more productive use of people’s time, and better outcomes for all.

   Regulatory reviews

4. Regulatory sector review into early childhood education announced

   Regulation Minister David Seymour has confirmed the first regulatory sector review will be into early childhood education.

   News

5. Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

   Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.

   News

6. Common questions about the Act

   For agencies / The Regulatory Standards Act

7. AI in action - Video series

   For regulators / Resources for regulators / AI guidance for regulators

8. Hairdressing and barbering regulatory review

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

   Regulatory reviews

9. 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.

   News

10. Regulatory Quality Assessment Tool – Public Overview

    Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

11. Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

    Our work / What we've done

12. No more trout pout

    Our work / What we've done