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1. 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

2. Ministry for Regulation news – October 2025

   Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

   News

3. New mapping reveals how regulation really works across New Zealand

   The Ministry for Regulation has released the first comprehensive map of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape

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4. 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.

   About us / Our publications

5. Regulatory Standards (Excluded Legislation) Notice 2026

   This notice is issued under section 7(2) of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 by the Minister for Regulation, after it is approved by a resolution of the House of Representatives

   Legislation

   Content: Seal of New Zealand Act 1977 and the Seal of New Zealand Proclamation 1977 5 Inland Revenue Department (1) Secondary legislation under section 19P of the Goods ...

6. Regulatory Systems Amendment Bills

   For agencies / Regulatory stewardship

7. 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

8. Reports on impact analysis requirements

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

9. Beneath the surface – the hidden costs of poor regulation

   Poorly designed regulation can limit competition and innovation, creating hidden costs that affect productivity and prosperity

   News

10. Ministry for Regulation news – September 2026

    The hidden costs of poor regulation

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