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Our Minister
Hon David Seymour is the Minister for Regulation.
Quick Guides to good regulatory practice
Our Quick Guides, created with subject matter experts across the public sector, explain the fundamentals of regulatory practice in New Zealand.
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.
Regulatory Impact Statement: Depositor Compensation Scheme Regulations
Issue Date: 21 November 2024 Author: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Hairdressing and barbering industry regulatory review
The review will look at whether current rules are fit-for-purpose for the hairdressing and barbering industry.
Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs)
Have Your Say on the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
18 November 2024
Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products
Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.
Resources for regulators
You'll find links to documents, templates, learning materials and videos on regulation in our resources library.
Our work
The Ministry for Regulation is the central steward of New Zealand’s Regulatory Management System. We work with other regulators across the public sector to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish.
Our people
The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Ministry for Regulation hold a diverse range of skills, knowledge and extensive experience. They play a crucial role in guiding the Ministry as we shape the future of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape.
Regulatory stewardship
We provide system leadership, set standards for good regulatory practice, and support agencies with their regulatory stewardship responsibilities.