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Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives

All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.

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Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand

01 September 2024 Regulation is all around us in our daily lives. This quick guide defines the key concepts used in regulatory practice.

Ministry for Regulation

Better regulation – better outcomes

Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

Gráinne Moss, our CE, was invited to talk with BusinessNZ’s Major Companies Group yesterday.

What we've done

See how we’re cutting red tape and reducing the burden of regulation for New Zealanders.

Official Information Act requests

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

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review

This review is assessing whether the current approval path maintains an appropriate balance between access to these products and managing risk.

Five summer interns join the Ministry for Regulation

We are excited to welcome five talented interns to the Ministry for Regulation for the summer.

Social media terms of use

We use social media to communicate and engage with people about our work. These terms of use apply to all our social media accounts, unless otherwise specified.

Regulatory stewardship

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

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