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Quick guides to good regulatory practice

Our Quick guides, developed with subject matter experts across the public sector, explain the fundamentals of regulatory practice in New Zealand.

Support for regulators

Stage 1 and 2 Cost Recovery Impact Statement: Regulations to introduce a fee for lodging climate statements with the Registrar of Financial Service Providers under section 461ZI of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013

Issue Date: 17 October 2023 Author: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Regulatory stewardship

We provide system leadership, set standards for good regulatory practice, and support agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities.

Consultation on proposed Regulatory Standards Bill begins

Good regulation can help governments to achieve their desired economic, environmental and social outcomes and protect communities from harm.

Pre-review

Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

Support for regulators

We help regulators, regulatory leaders and regulatory agencies become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.

Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

10 September 2024

Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship

01 September 2024 The role of stewardship in governing, monitoring and caring for our regulatory systems.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Regulatory Impact Statement: Overseas Investment Regulations Targeted Exemptions

Issue Date: 12 January 2017 Author: Land Information New Zealand

Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives

All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.

Ministry’s next regulatory review – telecommunications sector

The Ministry for Regulation’s fourth regulatory review will be into the telecommunications sector.

Information releases

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