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Data and the duty of care

Two excellent, recently released, independent reports commissioned by Stats NZ and the Public Service Commission have reported on data sharing arrangements between agencies and several organisations. They show serious gaps in the protection of sensitive personal data

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UNCAC NZ Implementation Review

In mid-May 2025 the New Zealand government will host an evaluation team who will review New Zealand’s implementation of the commitments it signed up to under the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

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TINZ involvement in the Pacific programme in 2025

TINZ is a contributing chapter to the 2024-2029 Transparency International Indo Pacific Programme. TINZ’s work focuses on cross Pacific concerns including Polynesia. In 2022 we produced research on the interlinking risks of money laundering and corruption across the Pacific.

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Beyond Fear: How New Zealand is Securing Safe Whistleblowing

Evidence from contemporary research underlines why legal frameworks like the Protected Disclosures Act, which promote and protect whistleblowing, are so critical to good governance in both the public and private sectors.

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New Zealand slides again in 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (Media Release)

New Zealand’s score has declined again, from 85 to 83 in the just released 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), resulting in a further slip in our global ranking, now to fourth, with Singapore moving into third place. This also bumps New Zealand off the top rank in the Asia Pacific region.

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TINZ letter regarding the UNCAC 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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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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Key new publications from Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

The Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission announced two key new publications - Acting in the Spirit of Service Speaking Up and Public Participation in Government in the Future - Draft for Consultation.

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Evolving the National Integrity System Assessment

Transparency International New Zealand is finalising its approach for ongoing revisions to the National Integrity System Assessment utilising a functional approach.

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Is Parliament quietly watering down the independence of the Government Statistician?

Former New Zealand Government Statistician Len Cook raises serious concerns about the Data and Statistics Bill quietly working its way through Parliament

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Julie Read, anti-corruption advocate

Julie Read has quietly left the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) after nine years at the helm. TINZ wishes to acknowledge the major contribution she made to shedding light on corruption in New Zealand and on showing how to effectively prosecute perpetrators.

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Consultation on Independent person for poor Parliamentary conduct

Parliament is establishing an ‘independent person’ role for apparent violations of new behavioural standards for members of Parliament. They are seeking feedback on the draft protocol.

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Whakatinanahia: Words to Action

The theme of the last Leaders Integrity Forum for 2021 focused on section 14 of the Public Service Act 2020 that explicitly recognizes the role of the public service to support the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi).

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