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Regulatory reviews

Engagement on our first review is now closed!

Engagement on the early childhood education regulatory review has now closed. Thank you to everyone who had their say.

Information release: Cabinet Paper CAB-24-SUB-0437 Approval to consult on a proposed approach to the Regulatory Standards Bill

11 July 2025

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Regulatory failure: A review of the international academic literature

01 February 2022 Professor van der Heijden reviews literature and failures to explore meanings of 'regulatory failure' and the challenges it poses for regulators.

Responsive regulation in practice

01 July 2020 Professor van der Heijden uses a review of research and literature to discuss the key concepts behind the idea of responsive regulation.

Flour dust standards in bakeries

Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

OECD survey indicates New Zealand has room to improve

We're looking forward to investigating the opportunities that the OECD's latest Product Market Regulation Indicators survey results have highlighted.

More red tape cut thanks to you

Making it easier for homeowners to build sheds, garages and sleepouts.

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