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Ministry delivers on first major regulatory review report

The Ministry for Regulation has delivered the first of its regulatory review reports to the Minister for Regulation.

Introducing our Senior Leadership Team

We are excited to introduce the newly appointed Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation.

About regulatory reviews

We want rules and regulations to enable New Zealanders to do more – to lead to a more productive use of people’s time, and better outcomes for all.

Red tape submissions summary report – 2024/25 Quarter 2 (October – December 2024)

19 March 2025 This summary reports quarterly on the regulatory issues New Zealanders consider to be getting in the way of their lives and businesses. This report is the first in this series.

A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed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.

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.

Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

The review looked at whether rules were fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Quick Guides to good regulatory practice

Our Quick Guides, created with subject matter experts across the public sector, explain the fundamentals of regulatory practice in New Zealand.

Chief Executive appointed for Ministry for Regulation

The Ministry for Regulation is pleased to advise the appointment of Gráinne Moss to the position of Chief Executive and Secretary for Regulation.

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