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Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand

01 September 2024 Regulation is all around us in our daily lives. This quick guide defines the key concepts used in regulatory practice.

Our work

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.

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Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives

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

Five summer interns join the Ministry for Regulation

We are excited to welcome five talented interns to the Ministry for Regulation for the summer.

Regulatory stewardship

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

Join us for a webinar on emerging international trends in regulation

We’re continuing our webinar series to help raise knowledge and capability across the regulatory workforce.

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.

Regulation wrap for 2024

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

Meeting regulatory impact analysis (RIA) requirements

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

Regulatory Impact Statements now published by the Ministry

The Ministry has taken over responsibility for publishing Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs), previously managed by the Treasury.

Careers at the Ministry for Regulation

Visit our careers hub to see the roles we're currently recruiting for, and register to hear about future opportunities.