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The Ministry for Regulation has delivered the first of its regulatory review reports to the Minister for Regulation.

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

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

The Government has announced the next steps from the Ministry for Regulation’s Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review.

We initiated our first regulatory review into early childhood education (ECE) in June this year.

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You'll find links to documents, templates, learning materials and videos on regulation in our resources library.

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

Since our official set-up on 1 March 2024, the Ministry for Regulation has made considerable progress in its development and operational capacity.

Good regulation can help governments to achieve their desired economic, environmental and social outcomes and protect communities from harm.

You can make a request for information that the Ministry for Regulation (the Ministry) holds under the Official Information Act.

Agencies need to provide robust analysis and advice to Cabinet before a decision can be made on any regulatory change.