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Regulatory Impact Statement: ETS Review Moving to Full Surrender Obligations

Issue Date: 26 May 2016 Author: Ministry for the Environment

Our people

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.

Our progress continues

Since our official set-up on 1 March 2024, the Ministry for Regulation has made considerable progress in its development and operational capacity.

Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand

01 September 2024 Regulation is all around us in our daily lives. This quick guide defines the key concepts used in regulatory practice.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Regulatory Impact Statement: Crypto-asset Reporting Framework

Issue Date: 12 June 2024 Author: Inland Revenue

The Regulatory Management System

New Zealand's RMS is the set of policies, institutions, processes and tools used by central government to pursue and maintain good quality regulation.

Regulatory institutions and practices

01 June 2014 This Productivity Commission report reviews New Zealand's regulatory infrastructure and how it can be optimised to deliver better wellbeing outcomes.

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.

Quick Guide: Regulatory approaches, models and tools

29 July 2025 An overview of regulatory approaches, models and tools, and why regulators need them.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

What we've done

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

Information releases

About us

Interim Regulatory Impact Assessment - NPS for Renewable Electricity Generation

Issue Date: 17 July 2025 Author: Ministry for the Environment

Our work / Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs)