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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.

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

Gráinne Moss, our CE, was invited to talk with BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group yesterday.

Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

The review will look at whether current rules are fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Improving telecommunications regulatory and funding frameworks

Issue Date: 01 May 2025 Author: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Working across government to improve the regulation making process

We are making changes that aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulatory sector review

The ECE regulatory review assessed whether the current set of regulations are achieving the right outcomes for early childhood education.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Online gambling regulatory design - RIS 2

Issue Date: 20 December 2024 Author: Department of Internal Affairs

Regulatory Impact Statement: Establishing a regulatory framework for online learning

Issue Date: 05 May 2025 Author: Ministry of Education

Regulatory Impact Statement: Online gambling regulatory design RIS 1

Issue Date: 20 December 2024 Author: Department of Internal Affairs

Disclosure statements for government legislation

Agencies need to prepare and publish a disclosure statement to accompany the introduction of most government Bills and Amendment Papers to Parliament.

Regulatory institutions and practices

01 June 2014 This Productivity Commission report reviews New Zealand's regulatory infrastructure and how it can be optimised to deliver better wellbeing outcomes.

Ministry for Regulation news March 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.