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Government expectations for good regulatory practice

01 April 2017 This document divides the government’s high-level expectations of regulatory agencies into two topics: system design and ongoing system stewardship.

Quick Guide: Regulation in New Zealand

01 September 2024 Regulation is all around us in our daily lives. This quick guide defines the key concepts used in regulatory practice.

What does good regulatory decision making look like?

01 May 2017 This article looks at some of the mechanics and principles behind decisions about design, review, implementation and operation of regulatory systems.

Quick Guide: Engaging as a regulator

01 September 2024 How to engage with people affected by the law in ways that build trust and strong relationships, and lead to better decision making.

Formal training opportunities

If you're interested in further study options, there are more formal regulatory practice courses available. These are provided through various training organisations, and both online and in-person options are available.

Our webinar on Quick Guides: a big success

On Wednesday 15 October, we held a webinar to highlight and discuss our recently launched Regulatory Practice Essentials: Quick Guides.

About regulatory reviews

We want rules and regulations to enable New Zealanders to do more – to lead to a more productive use of people’s time, and better outcomes for all.

Report on Appropriations 2023/24

18 October 2024

Information releases

Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

10 September 2024

Strategic Intentions published

Six months on from our establishment as a new Ministry, we’ve published our first Strategic Intentions.

Have your say through our new engagement hub

We’ve opened our engagement hub, where you can have your say on our current regulatory reviews.