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Guide to Cabinet's impact analysis requirements
20 December 2024 This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals.
Join us for a webinar on emerging international trends in regulation
We’re continuing our webinar series to help raise knowledge and capability across the regulatory workforce.
Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives
All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.
Clarifying ECE licensing misconception to make things easier
We initiated our first regulatory review into early childhood education (ECE) in June this year.
Raise a red tape issue
Regulatory issues can now be raised directly with us as part of the Government’s drive to cut red tape for New Zealanders who want to get things done.
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.
Big response to first regulatory review
We have received an overwhelming response in our call for feedback on our first regulatory review.
Working across government to improve the regulation making process
We are making changes that aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.
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.
Quick Guide: Professional conduct
01 September 2024 An overview of the standards of behaviour that all regulators must meet.
Regulatory Impact Statement: A New Workplace Health and Safety Regulator
Issue Date: 26 June 2013 Author: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
What regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: Principles and guidance
01 July 2021 A short summary of what regulatory system governance is and why it’s important: principles and guidance document.