Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review
Overview
The agriculture and horticulture sector make up the largest sector of New Zealand’s tradeable economy. Given the size of the sector, even small improvements in productivity or the value of exports, or reductions in input costs, could have an impact on the economy at a national level.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review was triggered by concern from farmers, growers, and businesses that the regulatory burden on these products was impacting New Zealand’s international competitiveness.
The review ran from August to December 2024 and worked to identify where farmers and growers could have better access to new products, while still effectively managing health, environment, and other risks.
In February 2025 the Government accepted all 16 recommendations from the Review.
Ministers announced next steps focusing on actions to cut waiting times, and to establish a Sector Leaders Forum to bring regulators and the sector to the table to help provide greater transparency and oversight of the approval system.
More information
Read more about the review, including full and summary reports:
Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review
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