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News

See the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

30 July 2026
Making it easier to install solar in New Zealand

We reviewed the regulatory settings that apply to residential and small to medium scale solar installations.

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28 July 2026
Ministry for Regulation news – July 2026

Improving how regulation works in practice

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28 July 2026
Alex McMinn: what 15 years inside New Zealand’s regulatory system teaches you

Alex shares lessons from 15 years in regulation, including governance, stewardship and system design

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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.
Publications and resources

We publish corporate publications, reports, information releases, regulatory resources and Regulatory Impact Statements.

Red Tape Tipline

Facing unnecessary red tape? Report it to our Red Tape Tipline.

Red Tape Tipline

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Build your regulatory capability

We help regulators become more capable practitioners, and better stewards of the regulatory systems they design, operate and govern.

Support for regulators

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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.