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Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Stage 2 Cost Recovery Impact Statement: Ministry for Primary Industries' Cost Recovery proposal to maintain and expand New Zealand Food Safety's core regulatory services under the Food Act 2014

Issue Date: 25 July 2024 Author: Ministry for Primary Industries

Regulatory Impact Assessment: Impact Summary: Cabinet paper for policy decisions for Resource Management Amendment Bill Departmental Report and other minor and technical matters

Issue Date: 15 July 2020 Author: Ministry for the Environment

Regulatory Impact Statement: Government Response to the Law Commission's report "Controlling and Regulating Drugs - a review of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975'

Issue Date: 08 September 2011 Author: Ministry of Health

Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review

EXP-24-MIN-0003 Cabinet Expenditure and Regulatory Review Committee Minute of Decision - Improving the Quality of New Zealand's Regulation: Report Back on a New Regulatory Standards Bill

09 December 2024

Reducing AML compliance burden for gift cards

Supplementary Regulatory Impact Statement: Banning disposable vaping products and increasing penalties for sales to minors

Issue Date: 17 September 2024 Author: Ministry of Health

Regulatory Impact Statement: Strengthening Enforcement of Employment Standards

Issue Date: 21 August 2015 Author: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.