Transparency International's 2010 Global Corruption Barometer presents the main findings of a public opinion survey on the incidence of corruption and bribery around the world, including (for the first time) New Zealand.

This report shows political parties followed by Parliament and the private sector are viewed as the most corrupt institutions in New Zealand, with the military perceived to be the least corrupt. An amazing 73% of New Zealanders believe corruption is increasing.

Alarmingly, 4% of New Zealanders said they had paid a bribe in New Zealand in the last 12 months. This compares with 9% in Singapore and nil (0%) in Denmark. The New Zealand figure was higher than the countries we traditionally benchmark against – Australia (2%) and the UK (1%).

Additional Information about the 2010 Global Corruption Barometer:

• The TI-NZ 2010 Global Corruption Barometer Press Release
• TI-NZ Co-Chair Murray Petrie's presentation in Wellington, 13 December, 2010 regarding the report's findings as they relate to New Zealand
• Global Corruption Barometer 2010 New Zealand Results. A study by TI-NZ Intern Ben Krieble
• Information about Transparency International's Global Corruption Barometer 2010 itself