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Legislation guidelines: 2021 edition

21 September 2021 These Cabinet-endorsed guidelines are “the government’s key point of reference” on legislative design and quality.

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.

What we've done

And what we're doing to cut red tape and reduce the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

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.

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Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.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 November 2024

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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

Government expectations for good regulatory practice

01 April 2017 This document divides the government’s high-level expectations of regulatory agencies into two topics: system design and ongoing system stewardship.

No more missing out on medical conferences

29 April 2025 We’ve completed a rapid review of the rules around ads for yet to be approved medicines at medical trade shows.

No more missing out on medical conferences

We’ve completed a rapid review of the rules around ads for yet to be approved medicines at medical trade shows.

Flour dust standards in bakeries

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

Gráinne Moss, our CE, was invited to talk with BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group yesterday.