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

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

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2. Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

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

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3. 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.

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4. Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

   Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

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5. No more missing out on medical conferences

   We’ve completed a rapid review of the rules around ads for yet to be approved medicines at medical trade shows.

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   Content: open_in_new say these laws will be reformed so medicines yet to be consented by Medsafe can be advertised at medical conferences in New Zealand – cutting red tape and ...

6. Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025

   Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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7. RegRoom goes live

   A new space for regulatory learning and connection

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   Content: Both emphasised the importance of building capability, reducing red tape, and supporting consistent, fair, and effective regulation. ...

8. 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.

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9. 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 ...

10. Ministry for Regulation news – June 2026

    Improving how regulation works in practice

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11. Relief for grieving families

    Our work / What we've done

12. Making it easier to care – Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act

    Our work / What we've done

    Content: This change cuts red tape and gives caregivers space to focus on what really matters – supporting their loved ones. ...