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Working across government to improve the regulation making process

We are making changes that aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.

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Engagement on the agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review has closed

Thank you to everybody who had their say through our engagement hub.

Quick Guide: Regulatory approaches, models and tools

29 July 2025 An overview of regulatory approaches, models and tools, and why regulators need them.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

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.

Pre-review

Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

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This privacy statement applies to personal and other information collected through this website.

No more trout pout

Our work / What we've done

Disclosure statements for government legislation: Technical guide for departments

01 June 2013 This guidance document sets out the disclosure requirements in detail, and provides further advice on interpreting and responding to each matter for which a disclosure is required.

Reflections from our summer interns

We asked our interns to reflect on their experiences. Here are some of their perspectives.

Engagement on our first review is now closed!

Engagement on the early childhood education regulatory review has now closed. Thank you to everyone who had their say.

Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

Our work / What we've done