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Regulatory System Capability

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

Hairdressers and barbers review open for feedback

The Ministry for Regulation’s review into the hairdressing and barbering industry has opened for feedback on the Ministry’s engagement hub.

The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do. We’re responsible for helping other government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to understand and navigate.

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.

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.

Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced

The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.

Submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document

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.

Regulation wrap for 2024

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

Our careers site is now live

We’re a small Ministry with a big job to do – and we need great people to help us do it.

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review

This review is assessing whether the current approval path maintains an appropriate balance between access to these products and managing risk.

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.