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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.

Red tape submissions quarterly report – 2024/25 Quarter 3 (1 January to 31 March 2025)

28 May 2025

Red tape submissions quarterly report – 2024/25 Quarter 4 (1 April - 30 June)

30 July 2025

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Are regulated parties customers?

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

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.

Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

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Reducing AML compliance burden for gift cards

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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.

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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