While the publication of the NZ procurement data by MBIE is to be applauded, the quality and completeness of the data available continues to fall well short of genuine transparency. There is plenty of room for improvement.
Find out MoreCOVID-19 is a virus on the march. China has shown that while it may not be stopped, this is a march that can be controlled.
The virus can be controlled in New Zealand with transparency and accountability.
Find out MoreColombia’s government has, throughout the last decade, passed legislation, implemented technology and created a set of institutions that let citizens know what the government is up to. The publication of open data has given its citizens a better understanding of government initiatives that used to be known only by headlines.
Find out MoreIf last week's Open Government Partnership Fourth National Action Plan workshop is any indication, New Zealand's next plan will be the same as the last three, full of activities that are either ‘business as usual’ that should have occurred anyway, or ‘side projects’ delivered on a wing-and-a-prayer.
Find out MoreThe Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) announced a new criminal conviction under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act.
This is a small positive outcome to an issue that is daunting to authorities around the world and within New Zealand.
Find out MoreThere is an urgent need to improve inclusivity and integration of our recent arrivals by overcoming intransigence and lack of transparency in the public service. By this means, they will flourish and successfully contribute to our society and overall wellbeing.
Find out MoreTransparency International New Zealand (TINZ) aims to ensure the current biennial engagement of the public in OGP will develop into more continuous involvement of civil society under a wider Open Government strategy.
Find out MorePolicies of Transparency International New Zealand
Find out MoreInquiry into the 2019 Local Elections and Liquor Licensing Trust Elections, and Recent Energy Trust Elections Submission, Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ), February 2020
Find out MoreAs we enter the community consultation phase to draft a new Open Government Partnership National Action Plan (2020-2022) for New Zealand, we know the current methods of engagement aren’t working and don’t lead to actions that truly reflect the aspirations of civil society.
Is it time to consider a different approach?
Find out MoreOpen Government Partnership (OGP) has a mandate to hear from you about the outcomes that you want from your government.
Find out MoreA review of recent Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) activity around elections offers a broad-brush look at our initial plans for the 2020 electoral cycle.
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