TINZ presents “Promises to Policy to Action”, our urgent call for invigorating New Zealand’s healthy democracy. We offer concrete actions within the broad areas of: 1.) Stopping flows of dirty money within and in/out of New Zealand; 2.) Strengthening political Integrity, enhance democracy and national security; 3.) Protecting public resources and securing integrity in the public and private sectors.
Find out MoreThe announcement by the Prime Minister of potential regulation of lobbyists and other matters is welcome news to those who advocate for political integrity. Now we need to turn it into effective legislation.
Find out MoreThis report published in April 2023 was primarily prepared by TINZ, with review and further contribuons by the
Parliamentary Services Library staff. The focus is on central government with some limited coverage of local government.
Find out MoreThe just released report Money for Something, describes the often murky world of donations to political parties – and details how it could be cleaned up.
Find out MoreIn a comparison with 10 other jurisdictions, the absence of independent oversight of, and personal gains from lobbying in New Zealand is glaring.
Find out MoreThe need for systemic change to protect democratic integrity is more evident than ever in recent history. So long as the Electoral Act fails to place any limit on political donations, even donations from corporations and lobbyists, undue influence will remain a reality in this country.
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