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Ministry for Regulation news November 2024

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

The Government is progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill

The Government is progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill which aims to improve the quality of regulation in New Zealand.

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Contact us at the Ministry for Regulation if you have feedback or a general enquiry, or to request information about our work.

Disclosure of Chief Executive expenses - 1 March to 30 June 2024

30 July 2024

Information release: Cabinet Paper CAB-24-SUB-0437 Approval to consult on a proposed approach to the Regulatory Standards Bill

03 December 2024

Regulatory Impact Statements now published by the Ministry

The Ministry has taken over responsibility for publishing Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs), previously managed by the Treasury.

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.

Resources for regulators

You'll find links to documents, templates, learning materials and videos on regulation in our resources library.

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review – economic analysis issues paper

Are you interested in the bigger picture economic issues surrounding the Ministry’s agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review?

Regulatory failure: A review of the international academic literature

01 February 2022 Professor van der Heijden reviews literature and failures to explore meanings of 'regulatory failure' and the challenges it poses for regulators.

Reflections from our summer interns

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

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.