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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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This copyright and disclaimer information relates to the use of material published on this website.

Reflections from our summer interns

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

Legislation guidelines: 2021 edition

21 September 2021 These Cabinet-endorsed guidelines are “the government’s key point of reference” on legislative design and quality.

Quick Guide: Evidence informed regulatory practice

29 July 2025 An overview of evidence, including what evidence to use, why use it, and real-world examples.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

What regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: Principles and guidance

01 July 2021 A short summary of what regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: principles and guidance document.

What we've done

And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

Ministry delivers on first major regulatory review report

The Ministry for Regulation has delivered the first of its regulatory review reports to the Minister for Regulation.

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'.

Managing the opportunities and risks associated with disruptive technologies: Space law in New Zealand

01 November 2017 A case study on MBIE’s regulation of space activities, exploring risk management and innovation in fast-evolving technology markets.