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1. Consistency assessments for new legislation

   Consistency Accountability Statements (CASs) and other supporting documents must be produced for all Bills, Government amendments and new secondary legislation.

   For agencies / Developing legislation

   Content: Overview The Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (The Act) strengthens transparency and accountability for new legislation considered by Parliament. ...   Read the principles in full: Section 9 of the Regulatory Standards Act open_in_new New legislation that doesn’t need these documents Not all new ...

2. Information releases

   About us

   Content: View weekly reports arrow_forward Regulatory Standards Bill The Ministry has proactively released papers on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill. ... View Regulatory Standards Bill proactive releases arrow_forward Chief Executive's expense reports The Ministry discloses the Chief Executive’s expenses ...

3. Responsible AI in action

   28 May 2026 Practical steps for regulators leading AI innovation with confidence

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Content: Responsible AI in action   guidance helps regulatory leaders make confident, informed choices about AI. AI can do powerful work. ... But regulatory decisions still rely on human judgement, legal interpretation, and accountability. ...

4. Our te reo name

   The Ministry for Regulation worked with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – The Māori Language Commission to develop a te reo Māori name to sit alongside our English name. The name suggested by Te Taura Whiri is Te Manatū Waeture.

   About us

   Content: Te Manatū Waeture The name Te Manatū Waeture defines the core purpose for the Ministry of Regulation (the Ministry) – to elevate the quality of regulatory ...   Te Manatū Waeture is a definitive statement and commitment to leading agencies, promoting exemplary practices, and ensuring that regulatory systems ...

5. Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

   10 September 2024

   About us / Our publications

   Content: Ministry for Regulation was established to provide leadership across government for improvements in the quality of regulation and the performance of regulatory ...   High quality regulation matters – it has a real impact on people’s lives and livelihoods and New Zealanders deserve the best regulatory systems ...

6. Annual Report 2024-2025

   22 October 2025

   About us / Our publications

   Content: The report outlines our achievements in removing unnecessary regulation, improving regulatory quality and building regulatory capability to deliver better ...

7. Achieving compliance: A guide for compliance agencies in New Zealand

   17 July 2011 This document was developed by regulatory agencies to provide a shared idea of ‘what good looks like’ for design and operation of compliance systems.

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Summary: This document was developed by regulatory agencies to provide a shared idea of ‘what good looks like’ for design and operation of compliance systems. ...

8. Responsive regulation in practice: A review of the international academic literature

   01 July 2020 Paper summarising global literature on responsive regulation to support executives, managers, and frontline staff in regulatory organisations.

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Summary: Paper summarising global literature on responsive regulation to support executives, managers, and frontline staff in regulatory organisations. ...

9. Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand

   01 September 2024 Key concepts and terms that underpin regulatory practice in New Zealand.

   

   Publications and resources / Resource library

   Summary: Key concepts and terms that underpin regulatory practice in New Zealand. ...

10. Guide to Cabinet's impact analysis requirements

    20 December 2024 This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals.

    

    Publications and resources / Resource library

    Summary: This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals. ...

11. Quick Guide: Investigations and evidence

    29 July 2025 Key steps and principles for effective regulatory investigations.

    

    Publications and resources / Resource library

    Summary: Key steps and principles for effective regulatory investigations. ...

12. Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

    29 July 2025 How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand.

    

    Publications and resources / Resource library

    Summary: How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand. ...