New TINZ Reports finds that Aotearoa New Zealand's historically low levels of corruption have encouraged complacency and a reactive approach to policymaking at top levels of politics and the public service.
Find out MoreNew Zealand was represented at the 21st International Anti-Corruption Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania by former Governor General and conference Vice Chair Sir Anand Satyanand, TINZ Chair the Hon Anne Tolley and by TINZ CEO Julie Haggie. The conference attracted outstanding defenders of ethical behaviour and governance.
Find out MoreThe International Anti-Corruption Conference in Vilnius Lithuania was a great opportunity for learning and networking and for catching up with international colleagues. At the same time it was sobering to realise how much more needs to be done to combat corruption.
Find out MoreSpecial attention to politically exposed persons (PEPs) in anti-money laundering regimes is important because political corruption can affect a country’s economic performance by diverting public funds away from essential services including education, health, housing and law enforcement.
Find out MoreVirtual assets have created new avenues to commit crimes and new secure payment methods for criminals. Applying AML/CFT regulations to digital currency transactions can help fight cybercrime.
Find out MoreThe Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) has been established to navigate the complex intersection of information, fairness and technological progress.
Find out MoreA very important consultation is underway on the future of the New Zealand census. It seeks your social licence for Stats NZ to access, combine, use, and store your data from various programmes and sources. We strongly encourage everyone to have their say before the consultation closes on 18 June, 2024.
Find out MoreNew Zealand has been a world leader in public financial management for over two decades.. Without the impetus from the creation of a Parliamentary Budget Office and an improved Citizen’s budget, we are on the road to mediocrity in budgeting.
Find out MorePrioritising the declaration and management of conflicts of interest is essential for upholding integrity in procurement within the New Zealand public sector.
Find out MoreRecent cases in New Zealand and Australia highlight gaps in AML reporting systems in the casino sector.. Anti-money laundering prosecutions and settlements are making an impact, however more can be done including civil penalties or criminal liabilities for individuals in senior management roles, lower cash thresholds, and mandatory cashless poker machines.
Find out MoreThe increasing global tensions in wars and conflicts have seen a flurry of economic sanction orders coming into place which can be an effective non- armed response to bad actors
Find out MoreTransparency International New Zealand is involved in many activities that promote our values of transparency and integrity throughout New Zealand. Here are some of our activities during April and May.
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