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What it says on the label

The Ministry for Regulation’s fifth review will be into product labelling.

News

Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Product labelling regulatory review

The Ministry for Regulation’s fifth review will be into product labelling.

Regulatory reviews

A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed

Cabinet has agreed with the findings and recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s review into hairdressing and barbering regulations.

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.

Join our communities of practice

We are developing a range of communities of practice for people working in regulation in New Zealand.

Support for regulators

Regulatory system capability

We help regulatory leaders and practitioners across New Zealand build their capability.

Support for regulators

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 work

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Disclosure statements for government legislation

Agencies need to prepare and publish a disclosure statement to accompany the introduction of most government Bills and Amendment Papers to Parliament.

Our work

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This copyright and disclaimer information relates to the use of material published on this website.

New resources to help build capability in the regulatory workforce

We have published six Quick Guides aimed at those who are new to regulatory work.