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Online learning and collaboration

Engage with other regulators, get training, and build a better understanding of regulation with RegRoom, our online learning and collaboration space.

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.

Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

The review looked at whether rules were fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Regulatory reviews

The Regulatory Standards Bill

Working across government to improve the regulation making process

We are making changes that aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.

Join our Communities of Practice

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

The Government is progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill

The Government is progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill which aims to improve the quality of regulation in New Zealand.

Our role

Our role is to strengthen New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System and to improve regulatory quality, including the experience that New Zealanders have of complying with regulation.

Short-form disclosure statement template for Amendments to a Bill

01 November 2021 Departmental disclosure statement template, to use for Amendments that do not make material policy changes but have legislative features that require a disclosure for Bills.

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 System Capability

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

Regulation wrap for 2024

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