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You can make a request for information that the Ministry for Regulation (the Ministry) holds under the Official Information Act.

Our work

The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.

Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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Meeting regulatory impact analysis (RIA) requirements

We provide RIA guidance to agencies to ensure their regulatory proposals comply with Cabinet’s impact analysis requirements.

Ministry’s next regulatory review – telecommunications sector

The Ministry for Regulation’s fourth regulatory review will be into the telecommunications sector.

Report a red tape issue

As part of our work to improve regulatory quality, people and organisations can report regulatory issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our website tipline.

Ministry for Regulation news November 2024

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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.

Join us for a webinar on emerging international trends in regulation

We’re continuing our webinar series to help raise knowledge and capability across the regulatory workforce.

Regulatory reviews

We help other government agencies improve the quality of the rules and regulations they create – and in turn help improve outcomes, and the lives of all New Zealanders.