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1. 3 July 2025 - OIA Response - Briefings or advice that Regulatory Standards Bill submissions were made by bots - R001036

   12 March 2026

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   File: 20250703-OIA-Response-Briefings-or-advice-that-Regulatory-Standards-Bill-submissions-were-made-by-bots-R001036.pdf ...

2. 17 June 2025 - OIA Response - Basis for disregarding most submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill - R00966

   12 March 2026

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   File: 20250617-OIA-Response-Basis-for-disregarding-most-submissions-on-the-Regulatory-Standards-Bill-R00966.pdf ...

3. 28 March 2025 - OIA Response - Evidence that current regulatory framework hampers productivity - R00863

   12 March 2026

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   File: 20250328-OIA-Response-Evidence-that-current-regulatory-framework-hampers-productivity-R00863.pdf ...

4. Information and guidelines: Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework

   01 June 2021

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

5. Review delivery

   Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

   Content: Analytical / Evidence-Based Tools: undertake cost-benefit analysis, international benchmarking and regulatory impact analysis​. ... Options development: retain, amend, repeal or replace, or use non-regulatory alternatives​. ...

6. 7 February 2025 - OIA Response - Submissions for and against the Regulatory Standards Bill proposals, online submission form concerns - R00739

   12 March 2026

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   File: 20250207-OIA-Response-Submissions-for-and-against-Regulatory-Standards-Bill-proposals-online-submission-form-concerns-R00739.pdf ...

7. 7 February 2025 - OIA Response - Stakeholders engages with as part of Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document consultation - R00703

   12 March 2026

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   File: 20250207-OIA-Response-Stakeholders-engaged-with-as-part-of-Regulatory-Standards-Bill-discussion-document-consultation-R00703.pdf ...

8. Regulatory Review Framework

   Regulatory reviews

9. Resources for regulators

   Support for regulators

   Content: Regulatory sandboxes This guidance supports Ministers and agency leaders to establish and manage regulatory sandboxes. ... across regulatory systems. ...

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

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

    News

    Content:   Since March 2024, we’ve assessed the value of proposed regulatory changes – from quick fixes by our Regulatory Response Team to major regulatory ... Six issues have already led to regulatory changes. ...

11. 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.

    News

    Content: Some of the issues reported may contribute collectively to the bigger picture of where future regulatory review is required. ... topics for future larger scale regulatory reviews, and proposing legislative change. ...

12. Reducing red tape for industrial hemp

    Outdated regulations holding back New Zealand’s industrial hemp sector will be replaced

    News

    Content: The Ministry for Regulation reviewed the current regulatory settings and consulted with industry stakeholders and other government agencies. ... hemp similarly to high-THC cannabis – imposes significant compliance costs on businesses, discourages investment, and places unnecessary strain on regulatory ...