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Five summer interns join the Ministry for Regulation

We are excited to welcome five talented interns to the Ministry for Regulation for the summer.

Regulatory System Capability

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

Red tape submissions summary report – 2024/25 Quarter 2 (October – December 2024)

19 March 2025 This summary reports quarterly on the regulatory issues New Zealanders consider to be getting in the way of their lives and businesses. This report is the first in this series.

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

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

Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) template

20 December 2024 The standard RIS template for government regulatory proposals.

Guidance note: Best practice impact analysis

01 January 2017 A guide to undertaking impact analysis: from problem definition to implementation and monitoring.

Cabinet's impact analysis requirements at a glance

01 June 2020 This process chart gives a high level view of Cabinet's impact analysis requirements.

Key changes to Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements in Cabinet Office circular CO (24) 7

14 February 2025 This document provides guidance and FAQs about the changes to Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements.

Guide to Cabinet's impact analysis requirements

20 December 2024 This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals.

Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Regulatory Impact Statement - Medicines regulation

Issue Date: 24 October 2024 Author: Ministry of Health

Stage 1 Cost Recovery Impact Statement template

01 January 2017 Template for proposals seeking policy agreement to recover costs.