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1. AI in action - Guidance

   Practical steps for regulators leading AI innovation with confidence

   For regulators / Resources for regulators / AI guidance for regulators

   Content: Overview 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. ...

2. About us

   The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do. We’re responsible for helping other government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to understand and navigate.

   Content: Our role Our role is to strengthen New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System and to improve regulatory quality. arrow_forward Our Minister Hon David Seymour ... Regulation. arrow_forward Our people The Ministry for Regulation's Senior Leadership Team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of New Zealand’s regulatory ...

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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   Content: The PMRI is a survey that focuses on regulatory barriers. ... our regulatory performance. ...

4. 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 ...

5. Meeting Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements

   Our second report covers the period between 1 April and 30 September 2025

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   Content: This analysis is set out in a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) and helps ensure Ministers have the information they need to make informed decisions. ... It also shows the quality assurance ratings received by the Regulatory Impact Statements considered by Cabinet during the period. ...

6. A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed

   Cabinet has agreed with the findings and recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s review into hairdressing and barbering regulations.

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   Content:   More information Read more about the Review, including full and summary reports: Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review Hairdressing ... and Barbering Industry Regulatory Review - Final Report - May 2025 Hairdressing and Barbering Industry Regulatory Review - Summary Report - May 2025 Hairdressing ...

7. Have your say on the future of telecommunications regulation

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   Content: public consultation process to gather feedback on options to update regulations in the telecommunications sector, as part of our Telecommunications Regulatory ... Share your views on the options we’ve set out, and help shape a modern, fit-for-purpose regulatory framework. ...

8. Disclosure statements for government legislation

   For agencies / Developing legislation

   Content: for agencies to prepare Disclosure statements for Government legislation was cancelled on 1 July 2026 following the commencement of Part 2 of the Regulatory ... They do not reflect current legislative requirements and should not be used to meet obligations under the Regulatory Standards Act 2025. ...

9. Hospitality review roadmap for a more productive sector

   We have made 24 recommendations to improve regulation of the hospitality sector

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   Content:  We confirmed through our own analysis that there was a case for a regulatory review. ... More information Hospitality Sector Regulatory Review Ministerial release open_in_new     ...

10. 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. ...

11. Annual Report 2025/2026

    19 October 2026

    About us / Our publications

    Content: The report outlines our achievements in  delivering significant regulatory reforms, system improvements and capability initiatives designed to reduce ... unnecessary regulatory burden, improve the quality of regulation, and strengthen the performance of regulatory systems across government. ...

12. AI in action - Bite-sized guides

    Short, practical modules designed to build shared understanding of AI risks, judgement and oversight in regulatory work.

    For regulators / Resources for regulators / AI guidance for regulators

    Summary: Short, practical modules designed to build shared understanding of AI risks, judgement and oversight in regulatory work. ...