United Nations Converntion Against Corruptions

UNCAC Resolution regarding high value assets

On 6-10 November 2017, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime conducted the “Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption” (UNCAC). The first resolution adopted by the Conference – Strengthening mutual legal assistance for international cooperation and asset recovery – was put forth by Transparency International. This resolution urges {read more…}

TI’s strong alignment with SDG-16

David Dunsheath Delegated authority for SDGs Newsletter Co-Editor David Rutherford, Human Rights Commissioner, was guest speaker at the November Board Meeting of Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ). He reinforced the significance of the ready-made framework provided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for the improvement of Human Rights in New Zealand and elsewhere. {read more…}

TINZ Applauds UNCAC Ratification

“New Zealand’s ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is a matter for all New Zealanders to celebrate,” says Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) Chair Suzanne Snively.

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MR Law and Order Committee Crimes Bill TINZ Statement

The chair of Transparency International New Zealand, Suzanne Snively warns New Zealand is putting its existing reputation at risk by leaving in place any legislation that can be seen to condone bribery

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Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Legislation Bill

Background of the Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Legislation Bill which was introduced into Parliament on 25 June.

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The Organised Crime and Anti Corruption Legislation Bill Introduced

The Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Legislation Bill Introduced Transparency International New Zealand notes the introduction of the Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Legislation Bill into Parliament on 25 June. This bill is long awaited. One of its purposes is to make the legislative changes necessary to enable New Zealand to finally ratify the United Nations Convention {read more…}

New Zealand To Ratify UNCAC

10 Years after signing the United Nations Convention against Corruption, New Zealand appears ready to ratify it.

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Hon Judith Collins Minister of Justice Letter To TINZ

PDF document: Open the PDF document Hon Judith Collins Minister of Justice Letter To TINZ {read more…}

TINZ UNCAC Letter to Hon Ministers Mccully Collins Groser 30 May 2013

PDF document: Open the PDF document TINZ UNCAC Letter to Hon Ministers Mccully Collins Groser 30 May 2013 {read more…}

Corruption has many faces

We should not kid ourselves New Zealand is above serious political scandal. “Our failure to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption is an embarrassment.” Anthony Hubbard, Sunday Star-Times. 25 March 2012

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