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Big response to first regulatory review

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

Regulatory Impact Statement: Amending the Health Entitlement Cards Regulations 1993 and the Social Security Regulations 2018 to enable implementation of Community Connect to reduce public transport fares for people on low-income

Issue Date: 20 October 2022 Author: Ministry of Health | Ministry of Social Development

Introducing our Senior Leadership Team

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

Five summer interns join the Ministry for Regulation

We are excited to welcome five talented interns to the Ministry for Regulation for the summer.

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

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

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A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed

Cabinet has agreed with the findings and recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s review into hairdressing and barbering regulations.

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