Whistleblowers

Whistleblowing: A Time for Moral Courage

Michael Macaulay MA (Hons), MSc, PhD Board member with delegated authority for whistleblower issues We are currently witnessing a deluge of scandals from the worlds of politics and entertainment.  Let us hope sincerely that they will lead to lasting change in the way in which terrible behaviour is understood and managed. Let us hope that {read more…}

Internal Audits role in whistleblowing

by James Rees-Thomas Institute of Internal Auditors New Zealand board member As we often hear on the sports field – it ends at the final whistle. But when it comes to reporting inappropriate behaviour in an organisational setting, this metaphorical blowing of the whistle actually signals the start of a very important process. The whistle {read more…}

New Zealand needs to grasp the nettle of protected disclosures immediately

by Michael Macaulay, Associate Professor The School of Government, Victoria University TINZ delegated authority for Open Government Partnership Our recent report into Trans-Tasman whistleblowing processes indicates that New Zealand has fallen behind our Australian counterparts on just about every measure. This news was greeted by surprise in some quarters, which turned to a grudging acceptance {read more…}

Whistleblowing – your ultimate protection

by Brendon Wilson TINZ Director Writing for Employers and Manufacturers Association BusinessPlus Magazine ‘Whistleblowing is an opportunity not a threat. Whistle-blowing about possible corruption is a sign of the greatest commitment and loyalty, not disloyalty; so employers need to provide channels for it and write it into their Code of Conduct.’ – Julie Read, CEO, {read more…}

Message from the CEO

Janine McGruddyTINZ Chief Executive Officer by Janine McGruddy TINZ Chief Executive Officer Kia ora TINZanites! I recently was invited to give a couple of procurement focused presentations to Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Australasia (CIPSA) events. I first spoke at the CIPSA New Zealand Conference 2017 and the following week at a breakfast meeting {read more…}

Whistleblowing Transparency International Australia Feb 2017 Position Paper

While Australia has been at the forefront of recognising the role of whistleblowing in its public integrity systems, there remain major problems

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Wellington whistleblowing event recap

Hero or traitor? The role of whistleblowing in our society To be a truly democratic society we should all feel empowered to speak out and ‘blow the whistle’. But this is never as easy as it sounds. On Tuesday the 21st of February, Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) and Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) Institute {read more…}

Hero or traitor? The role of whistleblowing in our society

Wellington whistleblowing event Tuesday 21st February 20175:30pm – 7:00pmRutherford House Lecture Theatre 2Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus The whistleblowing dilemma is one that many grapple with – upholding loyalty versus acting in the public interest. Nevertheless, whistleblowing is essential in uncovering corruption and preserving strong integrity systems. To be a truly democratic society, we {read more…}