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Our people

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.

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

What we've done

And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

Our Minister

Hon David Seymour is the Minister for Regulation.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

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

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

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

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Guide to Cabinet's impact analysis requirements

20 December 2024 This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals.

Are regulated parties customers?

01 November 2017 This article examines how regulators define regulated parties and align compliance with service delivery systems.

Join our Communities of Practice

We host a range of Communities of Practice for people working in regulation in New Zealand.

Regulatory stewardship: Voice of the regulator

01 November 2017 This article focuses on how the regulator can be brought into the regulatory stewardship continuous improvement lifecycle.

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.

Introducing our Senior Leadership Team

We are excited to introduce the newly appointed Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation.