Ministry for Regulation
Better regulation – better outcomes
News
See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.
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15 December 2025
Why more cones make for less safe roads
By aligning incentives and simplifying guidance we can shift from a culture of compliance to one of common sense.View more
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11 December 2025
Reducing red tape for industrial hemp
Outdated regulations holding back New Zealand’s industrial hemp sector will be replacedView more
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28 November 2025
Delivering $223–$337 million in value for Kiwis
$223–$337 million in benefits. That’s the impact of smarter regulation.View more
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Engaging with us on regulatory initiatives
All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.
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Publications and resources
We publish corporate publications, reports, information releases, regulatory resources and Regulatory Impact Statements.
Report red tape issues
As part of our work to improve regulation, people and organisations can now report red tape issues, or opportunities for regulatory improvement, directly to us through our engagement hub.
Build your regulatory capability
We help regulators become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.
About regulation
Governments have a finite set of tools they can use to influence outcomes. One of these tools is creating, implementing, and amending regulation.