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1. Introducing our Senior Leadership Team

   We are excited to introduce the newly appointed Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation.

   News

   Content: Together, we are well-positioned to continue our work on enhancing regulatory frameworks that will benefit all New Zealanders.” ... We look forward to seeing the positive impact this work will have on our regulatory landscape. ...

2. Red tape submissions quarterly report – FY 2025/26 Quarter 1 (1 July - 30 September 2025)

   19 December 2025

   About us / Our publications

   Content:   In Q1 we recommended regulatory change in seven areas. ... This allows us to actively work and co-ordinate action across a broad range of regulatory systems. ...

3. Ministry for Regulation – building up from establishment phase with a big job to do

   The Ministry for Regulation – a small agency with a big job to do – was established on 1 March 2024.

   News

   Content: the capability of those who design and operate regulatory systems provide continuous and enduring improvements to the regulatory management system. ... agencies to help them enhance their regulatory capability. ...

4. What we've done

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

   Our work

   Content: We’re delivering $223–$337 million in benefits for Kiwis Find out more arrow_forward Regulatory reviews Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulatory sector ... Response Team The Regulatory Response team is tackling regulatory issues across the country that are holding back people and businesses from getting on ...

5. Pre-review

   Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework​

   Content: issue​ Evidence of the regulatory issue​ Summary of the regulatory system(s), including legislation, regulations and rules involved​ Previous work done ... Is it a regulatory review? There are four types of regulatory reviews:​ Whole sector e.g., early childhood education sector.​ ...

6. RegRoom

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

   Support for regulators

   Content: The ten modules cover: Regulation in New Zealand Regulatory compliance activities Regulatory systems and stewardship Professional conduct Engaging as a ... regulator Communicating with regulated parties Regulatory approaches, models and tools The law and judiciary Evidence informed regulatory practice Investigations ...

7. Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

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

   News

   Content: analysis to the Ministry and Minister for Regulation and provide an informed and insightful regulatory economics perspective to our work. ...   Kevin brings extensive experience in economic consulting and regulatory policy to his role at the Ministry. ...

8. Regulatory Impact Statement: Criminal justice proposals to counter foreign interference targeting New Zealand

   Publication Date: 21 November 2024 Author: Ministry of Justice

   Our work / Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs)

   File: Regulatory-Impact-Statement-Criminal-justice-proposals-to-counter-foreign-interference-targeting-New-Zealand.pdf ...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement: Depositor Compensation Scheme Regulations

   Publication Date: 21 November 2024 Author: Reserve Bank of New Zealand

   Our work / Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs)

   File: Regulatory-Impact-Statement-Depositor-Compensation-Scheme-Regulations.pdf ...

10. Have Your Say on the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill

    18 November 2024

    About us / Our publications

    File: Have-your-say-on-the-proposed-Regulatory-Standards-Bill-final.pdf","1785":"Have-your-say-on-the-proposed-Regulatory-Standards-Bill-Accessible-version.docx ...

11. Regulatory Review Framework​

    Regulatory reviews

12. Review delivery

    Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework​

    Content: Analytical / Evidence-Based Tools: undertake cost-benefit analysis, international benchmarking and regulatory impact analysis​. ... Options development: retain, amend, repeal or replace, or use non-regulatory alternatives​. ...