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Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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.

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review

This review is assessing whether the current approval path maintains an appropriate balance between access to these products and managing risk.

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

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Regulatory institutions and practices

01 June 2014 This Productivity Commission report reviews New Zealand's regulatory infrastructure and how it can be optimised to deliver better wellbeing outcomes.

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Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

01 September 2024 How to engage with people affected by the law in ways that build trust and strong relationships, and lead to better decision making.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Ministry for Regulation news November 2024

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Short-form disclosure statement template for Amendments to a Bill

01 November 2021 Departmental disclosure statement template, to use for Amendments that do not make material policy changes but have legislative features that require a disclosure for Bills.

Our Minister

Hon David Seymour is the Minister for Regulation.

Starting out with regulatory stewardship: A resource

01 December 2022 A resource for use by government agencies with regulatory stewardship responsibilities, for the purpose of improving the stewardship, and ultimately the performance, of a regulatory system.