The Regulation Minister says he'll simplify early childhood centre regulations, by changing "outdated" requirements
The Regulation Minister says he'll simplify early childhood centre regulations, by changing "outdated" requirements
23 April 2025
A Ministry of Regulation review last year recommended scrapping about a fifth of the rules.
David Seymour says one requirement is having a constant 18-degree indoor temperature .
He says regulators can be extremely strict on that - or not care.
Seymour says temperature is important for small children, but they can cope with a degree or two either side.
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