Ministry for Regulation
Better regulation – better outcomes
News
See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.
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7 August 2025
What it says on the label
The Ministry for Regulation’s fifth review will be into product labelling.View more
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5 August 2025
More red tape cut thanks to you
Making it easier for homeowners to build sheds, garages and sleepouts.View more
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10 July 2025
Ministry for Regulation news – July 2025
Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.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.
Building 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.