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For regulators

We help regulators, leaders, and agencies build their skills and become better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, govern and operate.

The Regulatory Management System

New Zealand's RMS is the set of policies, institutions, processes and tools used by central government to pursue and maintain good quality regulation.

For agencies

The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do. We’re responsible for helping other government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to understand and navigate.

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review

This review identified issues that need to be addressed to ensure farmers and growers have timely access to products.

Regulatory reviews

Pre-review

Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

Our progress continues

Since our official set-up on 1 March 2024, the Ministry for Regulation has made considerable progress in its development and operational capacity.

News

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

Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review

Regulatory reviews

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

The state of New Zealand’s regulatory systems

This review reveals the structure and scale of regulation in New Zealand

Regulatory reviews

Residential and small to medium scale solar review

Regulatory reviews

New Zealand's regulatory stewardship as a guiding philosophy for regulatory reforms

01 December 2021 Examines regulatory stewardship as a guiding philosophy and compares its development and current state with other approaches

Publications and resources / Resource library

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