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Regulation wrap for 2024

2024 has been a big one for the new Ministry for Regulation.

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

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

Chief Executive appointed for Ministry for Regulation

The Ministry for Regulation is pleased to advise the appointment of Gráinne Moss to the position of Chief Executive and Secretary for Regulation.

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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

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.

Our Minister

Hon David Seymour is the Minister for Regulation.

Regulatory Impact Statement - Proposed verification pathway for medicines approvals

Issue Date: 04 April 2025 Author: Ministry of Health

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.

Meeting regulatory impact analysis (RIA) requirements

We provide RIA guidance to agencies to ensure their regulatory proposals comply with Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements.

Our webinar on Quick Guides: a big success

On Wednesday 15 October, we held a webinar to highlight and discuss our recently launched Regulatory Practice Essentials: Quick Guides.

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?