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Government expectations for good regulatory practice

01 April 2017 This document divides the government’s high-level expectations of regulatory agencies into two topics: system design and ongoing system stewardship.

Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Regulatory Standards Bill - approval for introduction

20 May 2025

What we've done

And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

Regulatory Impact Assessment: Temporary change to eligibility criteria for overseas voters for the 2023 General Election

Issue Date: 25 July 2022 Author: Ministry of Justice

Regulatory Impact Statement: Updating emissions factors and other NZ ETS and SGG Levy reference data

Issue Date: 20 January 2022 Author: Ministry for the Environment

Quick Guide: Regulatory systems and stewardship

01 September 2024 The role of stewardship in governing, monitoring and caring for our regulatory systems.

Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

The review will look at whether current rules are fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Legislation to enable compliance with an intergovernmental agreement between the US and New Zealand

Issue Date: 30 January 2014 Author: Inland Revenue

Disclosure statement template for a Government Bill

01 November 2021 Departmental disclosure statement template, to use for a Government Bill.

Supplementary Analysis Report: Funding arrangements for Parliament

Issue Date: 19 September 2024 Author: Parliamentary Service

Regulatory Impact Statement: Funding arrangements for Parliament

Issue Date: 05 September 2024 Author: Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives