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1. Hospitality sector regulatory review

   Fixing red tape to help hospitality grow

   Regulatory reviews

2. Ministry for Regulation news – September 2026

   The hidden costs of poor regulation

   News

3. Updating scaffolding regulations

   Our work / What we've done

   Content: The issue was raised with us via the Red Tape Tipline, and we quickly connected with the right agencies and industry experts. ...

4. About regulatory reviews

   We want rules and regulations to enable New Zealanders to do more – to lead to a more productive use of people’s time, and better outcomes for all.

   Regulatory reviews

   Content: Visit the engagement hub open_in_new Review outcomes Find out more on what we have done to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders ...

5. Delivering $223–$337 million in value for Kiwis

   $223–$337 million in benefits. That’s the impact of smarter regulation.

   News

6. Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

   Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.

   News

7. 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.

   Content: What we've done See how we’re cutting red tape and reducing the burden of regulation for New Zealanders. arrow_forward The Regulatory Management System ...

8. OECD survey indicates New Zealand has room to improve

   We're looking forward to investigating the opportunities that the OECD's latest Product Market Regulation Indicators survey results have highlighted.

   News

9. Why more cones make for less safe roads

   By aligning incentives and simplifying guidance we can shift from a culture of compliance to one of common sense.

   News

10. Ministry for Regulation news – June 2026

    Improving how regulation works in practice

    News

11. Updating toy safety rules to reduce costs and improve access

    Toy retailers will be able to supply a wider range of compliant toys in New Zealand

    News

12. Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

    Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

    News