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Reflections from our summer interns

We asked our interns to reflect on their experiences. Here are some of their perspectives.

Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed

Cabinet has agreed with the findings and recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s review into hairdressing and barbering regulations.

No more missing out on medical conferences

29 April 2025 We’ve completed a rapid review of the rules around ads for yet to be approved medicines at medical trade shows.

No more missing out on medical conferences

We’ve completed a rapid review of the rules around ads for yet to be approved medicines at medical trade shows.

What does good regulatory decision making look like?

01 May 2017 This article looks at some of the mechanics and principles behind decisions about design, review, implementation and operation of regulatory systems.

Responsive regulation in practice

01 July 2020 Professor van der Heijden uses a review of research and literature to discuss the key concepts behind the idea of responsive regulation.

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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Regulatory reviews

We help other government agencies improve the quality of the rules and regulations they create – and in turn help improve outcomes, and the lives of all New Zealanders.

About regulatory reviews

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.

Ministry for Regulation

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