Comments from TINZ on the elements of the in which we have most interest. These are: corruption, electoral integrity, public participation in decision-making, political integrity (lobbying, donations, transparency) and structural elements of Parliament that enhance democracy.
Find out MoreTINZ has consistently called for greater transparency and integrity in the political sphere. The version now consulted
on, has little substance, even though it is voluntary and non-binding.
Find out MoreThe draft voluntary lobbying code of conduct just released by the Ministry of Justice demonstrates lobbyist’s effectiveness. It is so watered down from the initial draft which was developed based on other international codes, that it now totally lacks substance.
Find out MoreThe just released draft voluntary lobbying code of conduct released by the Ministry of Justice demonstrates lobbyist’s effectiveness. It is so watered down from the initial draft which was developed based on other international codes, that it now lacks substance.
Find out MoreThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will visit New Zealand in May to evaluate New Zealand’s compliance with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
Find out MoreLast week marked OECD Integrity Week, including the 2024 Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum, from 26-28 March held in person and online.
Find out MoreInspector-General of Intelligence and Security released its inquiry report into the Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB’s) hosting, from around 2010, of a signals intelligence system deployed by a foreign agency
Find out MoreRemembering Fuimaono Tuiasau 1954-2024. Educator, lawyer and strong advocate for human rights.
Find out MoreSignificant decisions made in many sectors depend on the scope, frequency, and quality of population statistics. Whatever course of action is chosen for the Census, it must be a scientifically valid solution, with collection and verification processes that are transparent.
Find out MoreImplementing AI in New Zealand: What the Government is working toward and ensuring that Maori involvement is part of the process.
Find out MoreTransparency is a vital element of maintaining ministerial accountability and integrity. A flourishing democracy is where those in power can be held to account – through parliamentary integrity systems, by media scrutiny, by civil society, and at the voting booth. We encourage Parliamentarians to take this to heart.
Find out MoreSimon Chapple has been contracted by TINZ to research and report on the effectiveness of anti-corruption mechanisms in New Zealand, in deterring, detecting and exposing corruption. This will initiate our work on the 2023 National Integrity System Assessment.
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