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See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

18 September 2026
Beneath the surface – the hidden costs of poor regulation

Secretary for Regulation Gráinne Moss argues that regulation needs to be understood as a connected system instead of a collection of rules

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9 September 2026
Hospitality review roadmap for a more productive sector

We have made 24 recommendations to improve regulation of the hospitality sector

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7 September 2026
Product Labelling Regulatory Review completed

Our review found regulation has not kept pace with online shopping, global supply chains, new technology, or consumer expectations

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Engaging with us on regulatory proposals

All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.
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We help regulators become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.

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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.