Hon Rodney Hide
Minister for Regulatory Reform
17 December 2010
Media Statement
Order to get hundreds of old regulations off the books
Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced the Regulatory Reform (Revocations) Order 2010 which will
clean up red tape and get outdated regulations off the books.
“Through regulation, government has the power to affect the lives of every New Zealander. We need to use that power
responsibly and ensure that only necessary and useful regulations are in force,” Mr Hide said.
“I asked all government departments to have a hard look at the regulations in their area, and tell me which ones should
go.
“As a result, a total of 206 regulations have been put forward for repeal.
“Better – and less - regulation will ultimately make New Zealand more productive and prosperous.
“The Regulatory Reform (Revocations) Order 2010 is an important piece of work which will help to achieve this,” Mr Hide
said.
To see the regulations to be revoked, and give feedback on the revocations, visit the MED website: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____45554.aspx
Members of the public have until 28 February 2011 to tell the Ministry of Economic Development if they think any of the
regulations should be kept.
ENDS