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Report on Appropriations 2023/24

18 October 2024

Post-review

Regulatory reviews / Regulatory Review Framework

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01 November 2017 This article examines the background to change in rail safety regulation before looking at lessons learned from going through the operating model change needed to move from a prescriptive to a goal-based approach.

Stage 1 Cost Recovery Impact Statement template

01 January 2017 Template for proposals seeking policy agreement to recover costs.

Quick Guide: Evidence informed regulatory practice

29 July 2025 Using evidence to guide regulatory decisions and improve outcomes.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Disclosure statement template for a Government Bill

01 November 2021 Departmental disclosure statement template, to use for a Government Bill.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

01 September 2024 How to build trust and make better decisions through engagement.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Quick Guide: The law and the judiciary

29 July 2025 How the law and judiciary relate to regulatory work in New Zealand.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

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.

Quick Guide: Regulatory compliance activities

01 September 2024 A look at regulatory compliance activities that regulators use – and when to use them.

Support for regulators / Resources for regulators

Join us for a webinar on emerging international trends in regulation

We’re continuing our webinar series to help raise knowledge and capability across the regulatory workforce.