Tag: bureaucracy

New Zealand's Regulatory Landscape Mapped, Revealing Extensive Complexity

21 May 2026 6:40 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's regulatory landscape has been mapped for the first time, revealing over 260 regulators and extensive overlap. Regulation Minister David Seymour said this complexity drives high costs and delays, prompting a new effort to simplify government and reduce bureaucracy.

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ACT Praises Government's Public Service Overhaul for Efficiency and Savings

20 May 2026 6:42 a.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

ACT Leader David Seymour praises government's plan to cap bureaucrats, delete departments, and save $2.4 billion, aiming for a smaller, more efficient public service. This aligns with ACT's long-held positions on fiscal discipline and reducing Wellington bloat.

Politics and Government General Politics Economy Employment and Labor ACT New Zealand David Seymour Public Service Government Spending Bureaucracy Fiscal Policy Politics Election