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Better Regulation – Better Outcomes

The Ministry for Regulation has published its first Annual Report.

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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - why regulatory practice matters

A blog by Gráinne Moss, Secretary for Regulation and Chief Executive Ministry for Regulation

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Meeting Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements

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

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Red tape submissions quarterly report – 2024/25 Quarter 4 (1 April - 30 June 2025)

30 July 2025

About us / Our publications

Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

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

Regulatory reviews

Regulatory Standards Board

The Regulatory Standards Board provides independent oversight to help ensure New Zealand’s laws meet clear standards for responsible regulation

Regulatory Standards Board appointed

The board is an independent statutory body established under the Regulatory Standards Act 2025

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Exclusions from the Act

For agencies / The Regulatory Standards Act

Government amendment exemptions

Government amendments that do not materially change a bill may be exempt from CAS requirements

For agencies / Developing legislation

Disclosure statements for government legislation

Agencies need to prepare and publish a disclosure statement to accompany the introduction of most government Bills and Amendment Papers to Parliament.

For agencies / Developing legislation

Developing legislation

This page provides an overview of what agencies need to do when developing legislation and directs you to detailed guidance for specific requirements

For agencies

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.

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