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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.

Report on Appropriations 2023/24

18 October 2024

What regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: Guidance in a nutshell

27 July 2021 A 'what good looks like' description of the functions of regulatory system governance and the kinds of tools and roles associated to these functions.

The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.

Flour dust standards in bakeries

Engagement on our first review is now closed!

Engagement on the early childhood education regulatory review has now closed. Thank you to everyone who had their say.

Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

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Report a red tape issue

As part of our work to improve regulatory quality, people and organisations can report regulatory issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our website tipline.

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.