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We need a beneficial ownership register NOW!

New Zealand’s financial systems are being exploited by criminals here and overseas. A beneficial ownership register would vastly improve detection of misuse of our financial systems.

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TINZ letter regarding the OGP Implementation Review Mechanism

The current UNCAC review mechanism suffers from numerous weaknesses that prevent the UNCAC from truly living up to its potential. The current review of the process is an opportunity to work with other States to turn the UNCAC into a truly global anti-corruption force.

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Good public records are not a new idea

In a recent visit to Greece, TINZ Chair Anne Tolley was reminded that the need for transparency and accountability is not a new concept.

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Ethics at Work in Aotearoa: with high standards come high expectations

The ‘Ethics at Work: 2024 International Survey of Employees’ report has just been released by the Institute of Business Ethics. This report offers insights into how employees perceive ethics within their organisation and highlights the importance of strong ethical workplace cultures.

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Keeping a spotlight on modern slavery

It is estimated that 10% of New Zealand’s imports are likely to be produced utilising modern slavery. This is not a far away issue, but one that affects all of us.

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TINZ calls for an amplified Civil Society Voice at CHOGM

“Civil society participation is essential to the achievement and maintenance of common wealth and resilience” was the key message from Transparency International New Zealand to leaders attending the October Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.

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What’s on top

The Auditor-General has recently used his position to express our shared concerns about the dangers to constitutional integrity when politicians give themselves the power to make direct public funding decisions or to enable non-transparent access to natural assets.

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UNCAC - TINZ pressure at home

TINZ is advocating for changes to The United Nations Convention against Corruption review process to make them more transparent and inclusive.

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TINZ Call: Amplify Civil Society Voice at CHOGM

“Civil society participation is essential to the achievement and maintenance of common wealth and resilience” is the key message from Transparency International New Zealand to leaders attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.

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Te Kawa Mataaho, The Public Service Commission long-term insights briefing

Te Kawa Mataaho, The Public Service Commission is currently consulting on subject matter topics for its long-term insights briefing. TINZ’s response focused on addressing long term integrity risks and how to proactively address them.

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Supply Chain Integrity & Investigation

The use of slave labour, child labour, debt bondage and worker exploitation is here in New Zealand and pervasive in our imports. Ultimately companies may need to invest in in-depth research of their complete supply chain and in-depth ‘feet on the ground’ investigations of suspicious suppliers.

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Media Release: Draft Voluntary Lobbying Code of Conduct lacks substance

The 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.

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OECD Integrity Week

Last week marked OECD Integrity Week, including the 2024 Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum, from 26-28 March held in person and online.

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Spy Watching

Inspector-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

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The importance of transparency in a time of rapid decision making and the 2028 population census

Significant 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.

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Keeping an Eye on the Algorithm: Transparency and Trust in AI for New Zealanders

Implementing AI in New Zealand: What the Government is working toward and ensuring that Maori involvement is part of the process.

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Parliamentary Parties express support for the OGP

In a positive step for democracy the Open Government Partnership (OGP) has been affirmed with the six political parties likely to have MPs elected to Parliament giving a strong thumbs up for New Zealand’s continuing membership.

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