Sustainability

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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April was a busy month for TINZ submissions

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.

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Moving forward with the New Zealand National Integrity Systems Assessment

TINZ will take a functional approach in progressing the New Zealand National Integrity System Assessment and do so in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi. For 2023 and into 2024 we will be working on Business Integrity and Corruption prevention and exposure.

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Corruption and climate change: Two battles that must be fought together

The fight against corruption and the fight for climate justice are not separate struggles, but rather two sides of the same coin. Corruption is a major obstacle to addressing the threat of climate change. Combatting corruption is essential for building a sustainable and equitable future.

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Accountable Mining Programme

The Accountable Mining Programme, led by Transparency International Australia, has just started an exciting new project on business integrity.

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How can we hold governments more accountable for stewardship of the natural environment?

A major factor contributing to global environmental degradation that receives relatively little attention is the relative lack of government transparency and accountability for environmental stewardship.

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Aarhus Convention, 20th anniversary meeting of the parties

Parties to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention) discussed global issues related to sustainable development. An added concern is the virus of the COVID-19-Excuse for retreat from democratic participation.

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