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Raise a red tape issue
Regulatory issues can now be raised directly with us as part of the Government’s drive to cut red tape for New Zealanders who want to get things done.
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Reviewing red tape tips
This page explains how we review tips that are submitted through the Red Tape Tipline.
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Red tape submissions quarterly report – 2024/25 Quarter 3 (1 January to 31 March 2025)
28 May 2025
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Red Tape Tipline
Tell us about rules that are confusing, outdated, or getting in your way.
Red tape submissions quarterly report – 2024/25 Quarter 4 (1 April - 30 June 2025)
30 July 2025
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Red tape submissions summary report – 2024/25 Quarter 2 (October – December 2024)
19 March 2025
This summary reports quarterly on the regulatory issues New Zealanders consider to be getting in the way of their lives and businesses. This report is the first in this series.
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In the following examples, the Ministry has added value to regulated markets and the New Zealand economy by investigating
red tape issues and
finding practical ...
Red Tape Tipline sparks sweet win for Kiwi cake makers
Home-based cake makers will now find it easier to turn their passion into a business
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More red tape cut thanks to you
Making it easier for homeowners to build sheds, garages and sleepouts.
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Red tape submissions quarterly report – FY 2025/26 Quarter 1 (1 July - 30 September 2025)
19 December 2025
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More than 300 red tape issues reported in first week
Feedback from members of the public make it clear that there are plenty of examples of regulation getting in the way.
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Cutting red tape for small detached buildings
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Regulation and the war on red tape: a review of the international academic literature
01 August 2021
Explores anti-regulation arguments and red tape reduction efforts, highlighting a clash of values over the role of the state
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Explores anti-regulation arguments
and red
tape reduction efforts, highlighting a clash of values over the role of the state ...
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