The Corruption box and the importance of high-integrity institutions
When considering an individual’s propensity for corrupt behaviour and levels of institutional corruption the critical importance of high-integrity institutions is apparent.
The Fast Track Approvals Bill raises concerns around democratic decision-making, the principle of the separation of powers, increased power of the Executive, participation and overall transparency.
New Zealand businesses looking to enter, grow or maintain business relationships with the EU will likely need to enact sustainability and modern slavery due diligence as a minimum requirement of doing business. By meeting these standards they will enhance their reputation, foster long-term relationships, and contribute to a more environmentally and socially conscious global trade landscape – as well as satisfying the expectations of their local stakeholders.
The European Parliament's recent adoption of an anti-SLAPP directive imposes minimum standards to protect individuals from unfounded lawsuits. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, SLAPPs remain largely absent from public discourse.
As part of our unrelenting demand for greater transparency and integrity in all areas of public life, Transparency International New Zealand regularly promotes legislative change. April was a particularly busy month for legislative submissions.
TINZ Speaks out about weak proposed Lobbying Code of Conduct
TINZ Deputy Chair Debbie Gee and Chief Executive Officer Julie Haggie went to the airwaves to discuss the proposed Voluntary Lobbying Code of Conduct and to emphasise TINZ’s concern that the Code is very watered down when compared to an initial draft and codes of conduct within similar democracies.
This bill raises concerns around democratic decision-making, the principle of the separation of powers, increased power of the executive, participation and overall transparency.
Submission on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions
TINZ Submission in preparation for the 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.
Submission to the Justice Select Committee inquiry into 2023 Election
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.
Important OECD bribery review to take place in May
The 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.
Guest author and Olympic Bronze Medal Winner, Marcus Daniell discusses the pressure placed on tennis players to cheat and the importance of individual integrity on the part of athletes.