Media Releases
International Anti-Corruption Day 2017
7 December 2017
“This is a good day to remind your local MP to enjoin Parliament to become the global leader of countries working together to stop illicit financial flows, to stem international money laundering and develop stronger policies to prevent domestic corruption,” says Suzanne Snively, Chair of Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ).
{read more…}Protect our whistleblowers
8 August 2017
Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) is calls for better whistleblower protection.
The recent fraud case at the Ministry of Transport highlights the ineffectiveness in existing whistleblowing practice. “Whistleblowers – and their protection – are important to preserving New Zealand’s reputation,” says TINZ Director, David McNeill. “We expect this to be a poignant issue during the election season.”
{read more…}Auditor General resignation requires transparency
Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) calls on Parliament to release the report by Sir Maarten Wevers that lead to the resignation of Auditor-General Martin Matthews.
{read more…}TINZ applauds decline in foreign trusts Media Release
The sharp decline in registrations strongly suggests that there are number of foreign trusts involved in activities that couldn’t stand scrutiny.
{read more…}Public Sector Integrity Media Release
State Services Commission took a very positive step in addressing a key recommendation of TINZ’s Integrity Plus 2013 New Zealand National Integrity System Assessment by advertising a role for Deputy Commissioner, Integrity, Ethics and Standards.
{read more…}Transformation in the State Services Commission? Integrity finally gets a seat at the top table in the Public Sector
State Services Commission took a very positive step in addressing a key recommendation of TINZ’s Integrity Plus 2013 New Zealand National Integrity System Assessment by advertising a role for Deputy Commissioner, Integrity, Ethics and Standards.
{read more…}Defence Inquiry Media Release
Transparency needed to support the integrity of our Defence Force
{read more…}Anti-corruption day 2016
Looking forward from Anti‐Corruption Day, New Zealand needs to ensure all public sector agencies’ and private sector integrity systems are world class with high levels of transparency, integrity and accountability.
{read more…}Saudi Sheep Transparency
TINZ Media release in response to he Auditor-General’s report on the Government’s Saudi Sheep Contract which provides the basis for a wider public debate about corruption and bribery.
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