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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.

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

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We host a range of Communities of Practice for people working in regulation in New Zealand.

More than 300 red tape issues reported in first week

Feedback from members of the public make it clear that there are plenty of examples of regulation getting in the way.

Quick Guides to good regulatory practice

Our Quick Guides, created with subject matter experts across the public sector, explain the fundamentals of regulatory practice in New Zealand.

Support for regulators

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Contact us at the Ministry for Regulation if you have feedback or a general enquiry, or to request information about our work.

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.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

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

28 May 2025

Regulatory stewardship

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

Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products

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

Ministry for Regulation news November 2024

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

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