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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

Content: You can use it to: give us your feedback on our current reviews access relevant review-related material, such as Terms of Reference, reports or issues ...

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.

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Content: Regulation kicks off first sector review – Early Childhood Education open_in_new Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulatory sector review ECE review: Terms of Reference ...

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

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

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Content: Next steps We are developing the terms of reference and timelines for the review. ...

Hospitality sector regulatory review

Fixing red tape to help hospitality grow

Regulatory reviews

Content: Hospitality Review Terms of Reference (257 KB, Pdf) Engagement and consultation Since the review began, we have engaged with the hospitality sector, including ...

The state of New Zealand’s regulatory systems

This review reveals the structure and scale of regulation in New Zealand

Regulatory reviews

Content: See the Terms of Reference (360 KB, Pdf) . ...

Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced

The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.

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Content: Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review: Terms of Reference (186 KB, Pdf) Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review ...

Ministry’s next regulatory review – telecommunications sector

The Ministry for Regulation’s fourth regulatory review will be into the telecommunications sector.

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Content: Regulation and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will work closely with industry leaders, consumer groups and regulators to develop terms of reference ...

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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Content: The review's terms of reference are now being developed with input from regulated parties, industry leaders, consumer groups and regulators. ...