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Review finds multimillion dollar benefits possible for farmers and growers

The Government has accepted all recommendations from the Ministry for Regulation’s Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review.

Official Information Act requests

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

Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review

Regulatory Impact Statement: Granny flats proposed building consent exemption

Issue Date: 01 May 2025 Author: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Our people

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

01 September 2024 How to engage with people affected by the law in ways that build trust and strong relationships, and lead to better decision making.

Information releases

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.

About us

The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do. We’re responsible for helping other government agencies make their rules and regulations easier for New Zealanders to understand and navigate.

Terms of Reference for the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review

The Ministry for Regulation today released the Terms of Reference for the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review.

Our te reo name

The Ministry for Regulation worked with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – The Māori Language Commission to develop a te reo Māori name to sit alongside our English name. The name suggested by Te Taura Whiri is Te Manatū Waeture.