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Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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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.

Report a red tape issue

As part of our work to improve regulatory quality, people and organisations can report regulatory issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our website tipline.

Big response to first regulatory review

We have received an overwhelming response in our call for feedback on our first regulatory review.

Join our Communities of Practice

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

What it says on the label

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

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Regulatory Quality Assessment Tool – Public Overview

Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

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.

Regulatory reviews

25 June 2025 This tool supports a user to identify the elements of a successful registry regime, where it should be housed, the cost of the regime and how it should be funded. This tool can be used in conjunction with 'Guidance on creating a registry regime'.

Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025

Raise a red tape issue

Report a red tape issue

Big response to first regulatory review

Join our Communities of Practice

What it says on the label

Regulatory Quality Assessment Tool – Public Overview

About regulatory reviews

Roadmap to a Registry Regime

Product labelling regulatory review

Regulatory Impact Statement Addendum: Additional legislative changes for Charter schools | Kura hourua

Ministry for Regulation news November 2024