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Official Information Act requests

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

Clarifying ECE licensing misconception to make things easier

We initiated our first regulatory review into early childhood education (ECE) in June this year.

Regulatory stewardship

We provide system leadership, set standards for good regulatory practice, and support agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities.

Our role

Our role is to strengthen New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System and to improve regulatory quality, including the experience that New Zealanders have of complying with regulation.

Submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document

Regulation wrap for 2024

2024 has been a big one for the new Ministry for Regulation.

Chief economist appointed – meet Kevin Counsell

We are excited to welcome Kevin Counsell as our new chief economist.

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

29 July 2025 How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Regulatory system capability

We help regulatory leaders and practitioners across New Zealand build their capability.

Support for regulators

Strategic Intentions published

Six months on from our establishment as a new Ministry, we’ve published our first Strategic Intentions.

Join our communities of practice

We are developing a range of communities of practice for people working in regulation in New Zealand.

Support for regulators

The Government is progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill

The Government is progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill which aims to improve the quality of regulation in New Zealand.