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Disclosure statement template for a Government Bill

01 November 2021 Departmental disclosure statement template, to use for a Government Bill.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

01 September 2024 How to build trust and make better decisions through engagement.

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Our role

Our role is to strengthen New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System and to improve regulatory quality, including the experience that New Zealanders have of complying with regulation.

Social media terms of use

We use social media to communicate and engage with people about our work. These terms of use apply to all our social media accounts, unless otherwise specified.

Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Ministry for Regulation website, regulation.govt.nz.

Raise a red tape issue

Regulatory issues can now be raised directly with us as part of the Government’s drive to cut red tape for New Zealanders who want to get things done.

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

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

Buy Now, Pay Later

23 December 2024 We helped to keep costs down for Buy Now, Pay Later customers.

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

29 July 2025 How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand.

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Formal training opportunities

In addition to RegRoom, a range of external providers offer formal regulatory training

Support for regulators

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

Gráinne Moss, our CE, was invited to talk with BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group yesterday.

Quick Guide: Regulatory compliance activities

01 September 2024 A look at regulatory compliance activities that regulators use – and when to use them.

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