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Connecting with BusinessNZ's Major Companies Group

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

Five summer interns join the Ministry for Regulation

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

Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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Ministry for Regulation news – May 2025

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Regulatory Impact Statements now published by the Ministry

The Ministry has taken over responsibility for publishing Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs), previously managed by the Treasury.

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.

Ministry delivers on first major regulatory review report

The Ministry for Regulation has delivered the first of its regulatory review reports to the Minister for Regulation.

Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced a comprehensive review of the outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp.

Our publications

Find our corporate documents, publications, Cabinet papers and minutes, and CE expenses here, as well as our responses to OIA requests.

Ministry for Regulation news – August 2025

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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.

A cut above: outdated hairdressing rules to be trimmed

Cabinet has agreed with the findings and recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s review into hairdressing and barbering regulations.