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Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives

All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.

What we've done

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

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

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

01 November 2017 This article examines the background to change in rail safety regulation before looking at lessons learned from going through the operating model change needed to move from a prescriptive to a goal-based approach.

Regulatory System Capability

We help regulatory leaders and practitioners across New Zealand build their capability.

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

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

Report a red tape issue

As part of our work to improve regulatory quality, people and organisations can report regulatory issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our website tipline.

Next steps - Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review

The Government has announced the next steps from the Ministry for Regulation’s Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review.

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Our work

The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.