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1. Hospitality Sector Review

   Fixing red tape to help hospitality grow

   Regulatory reviews

2. Pre-review

   Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

3. Regulatory sector review into early childhood education announced

   Regulation Minister David Seymour has confirmed the first regulatory sector review will be into early childhood education.

   News

4. Clarifying ECE licensing misconception to make things easier

   We initiated our first regulatory review into early childhood education (ECE) in June this year.

   News

5. Have your say through our new engagement hub

   We’ve opened our engagement hub, where you can have your say on our current regulatory reviews.

   News

6. Ministry for Regulation – building up from establishment phase with a big job to do

   The Ministry for Regulation – a small agency with a big job to do – was established on 1 March 2024.

   News

7. Raise a red tape issue

   Regulatory issues can now be raised directly with us as part of the Government’s drive to cut red tape for New Zealanders who want to get things done.

   News

8. Ministry for Regulation news – October 2025

   Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

   News

9. Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review

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

   Regulatory reviews

10. Regulatory Standards Board

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

11. Background and development of the Act

    For agencies / The Regulatory Standards Act

12. 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