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1. Achieving compliance: A guide for compliance agencies in New Zealand

   17 July 2011 This document was developed by regulatory agencies to provide a shared idea of ‘what good looks like’ for design and operation of compliance systems.

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

2. Disclosure statements for government legislation: Technical guide for departments

   01 June 2013 This guidance document sets out the disclosure requirements in detail, and provides further advice on interpreting and responding to each matter for which a disclosure is required.

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

3. Regulatory Sandboxes: Adapting your regulatory system in a safe-to-try way

   19 March 2026 This guidance supports Ministers and agency leaders to establish and manage regulatory sandboxes

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

4. Glossary of regulatory terms

   23 October 2026 Glossary provides a common language and ensures consistent use of key terms across the Ministry for Regulation.

   Publications and resources / Resource library

5. 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.

   About us

6. Quick guides to good regulatory practice

   Explore our 10 guides for people starting out in regulation

   For regulators / Resources for regulators

7. Regulatory sector review into early childhood education announced

   Regulation Minister David Seymour has confirmed the first regulatory sector review will be into early childhood education.

   News

8. Our progress continues

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

   News

9. Review delivery

   Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

10. AI in action - Bite-sized guides

    Short, practical modules designed to build shared understanding of AI risks, judgement and oversight in regulatory work.

    For regulators / Resources for regulators / AI guidance for regulators

    Content: The series is designed to complement the full guidance by providing practical, accessible entry points into the core themes, helping leaders and practitioners ...

11. Our work

    The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.

12. Our people

    The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.

    About us

    Content:   Paula leads our Organisational Enablement group, providing corporate support services to the Ministry for Regulation. ...