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1. Ministry for Regulation news – December 2025

   Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

   News

2. Consistency assessments for existing legislation

   For agencies / Regulatory stewardship

3. Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory proposals

   Government agencies must engage with the Ministry for Regulation when developing a Cabinet proposal for regulatory change

   For agencies / Developing policy

4. Economics tools and guidance

   Economics tools and guidance to help policy advisers define problems, assess options, and design better regulation

   For agencies / Developing policy

5. Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)

   Agencies need to provide robust analysis and advice to Cabinet before a decision can be made on any regulatory change.

   For agencies / Developing policy

6. The Regulatory Standards Act

   For agencies

7. New approach to regulatory analysis and accountability

   The Government is introducing changes to how regulatory impacts are analysed and reported, as part of implementing the Regulatory Standards Act.

   News

8. Ministry for Regulation news – June 2026

   Improving how regulation works in practice

   News

9. Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

   Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

   News

10. Consistency assessments for new legislation

    Consistency Accountability Statements (CASs) and other supporting documents must be produced for all Bills, Government amendments and new secondary legislation.

    For agencies / Developing legislation

11. Common questions about RIA changes

    For agencies / Developing policy / Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)

12. Review delivery

    Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework