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Guidance on creating a registry regime

25 June 2025 This document provides a guide for: 1) considering a register and seeking to understand risks and benefits of a register versus other regulatory options 2) those directed to create a register and seeking to maximise the effectiveness and operational ease of a register 3) those who have a clear policy rationale and would like ideas for what to include in design of your register Can be used in conjunction with 'Roadmap to a registry regime' tool.

Relief for grieving families

Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

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Information and guidelines: Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework

01 June 2021 This framework provides managers and staff with a basis for learning and development conversations, progression and decision-making. The capabilities outlined in this document reflect the integration of knowledge, attributes, and experience that when used appropriately will drive effective performance. When working through this guide please note the term ‘regulator’ applies to all RS roles, not just the regulator role in RS.

No more trout pout

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Reducing AML compliance burden for gift cards

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Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

10 September 2024

Making it easier to care – Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act

Product labelling regulatory review

The Ministry for Regulation’s fifth review will be into product labelling.

Regulatory reviews

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.

Red tape submissions quarterly report – 2024/25 Quarter 3 (1 January to 31 March 2025)

28 May 2025

Regulation wrap for 2024

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