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Starting out with regulatory stewardship: A resource

01 December 2022 A resource for use by government agencies with regulatory stewardship responsibilities, for the purpose of improving the stewardship, and ultimately the performance, of a regulatory system.

Social media terms of use

We use social media to communicate and engage with people about our work. These terms of use apply to all our social media accounts, unless otherwise specified.

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.

Join our Communities of Practice

We host a range of Communities of Practice for people working in regulation in New Zealand.

Roadmap to a Registry Regime

25 June 2025 This tool supports a user to identify the elements of a successful registry regime, where it should be housed, the cost of the regime and how it should be funded. This tool can be used in conjunction with 'Guidance on creating a registry regime'.

Quick Guide: Professional conduct

01 September 2024 An overview of the standards of behaviour that all regulators must meet.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Report on Appropriations 2023/24

18 October 2024

Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives

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

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

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

Submissions on proposed contents of the Regulatory Standards Bill now closed

Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

10 September 2024

More than 300 red tape issues reported in first week

Feedback from members of the public make it clear that there are plenty of examples of regulation getting in the way.