Newsletter

Time to act on the OIA

After 15 years of agreement, is it time to act? A TINZ expert forum takes on OIA reform.

Access to Environmental Information Research Pilot

During 2026, Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) conducted pilot research in Fiji and Solomon Islands looking for practical opportunities to improve access to environmental information. The report was launched at a recent webinar.

Lifting the lid on vested-interest lobbying

A new report reveals how vested-interest lobbying undermines public-interest decision-making in Aotearoa New Zealand. Authors Max Rashbrooke and Lisa Marriott draw on interviews with 36 political insiders to make the case for domestic lobbying regulation.

Voter Fraud – no accountability

Following the Papatoetoe electoral fraud case TINZ continues to call for a public inquiry and stronger national action to safeguard our local vote.

Transparency on the ballot: what New Zealand's parties are promising

Ahead of the election money in politics, lobbying, hidden company ownership and the speed of law-making have become live campaign issues. Who is promising what, or not?

Remembering Tod Cooper: a champion for integrity

We remember former TINZ Board member Tod Cooper. A champion for integrity in procurement and stronger action on modern slavery, Tod brought expertise, practical vision and a deep commitment to relationships to his work.

Parliament's rulebook review: urgency, submissions and scrutiny

The recent review of Parliament's Standing Orders recognises but only lightly addresses, several issues at the heart of representative and participatory democracy.

Political integrity is on the ballot too - parties need to say where they stand

Political integrity is on the ballot too. Every party seeking our vote should clearly state how it will improve lobbying transparency, political donation rules and protections against undue influence.

Event: Who has access? Environmental information in the Pacific

TINZ is launching new research into access to environmental information in Fiji and Solomon Islands with an online Pacific talanoa on International Access to Information Day, 28 September.

The OIA still matters; is it still working?

TINZ’s new Green Paper examines options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of New Zealand’s Official Information Act and aims to stimulate discussion about its future.

Dame Suzanne Snively Scholarship: Protecting public-interest speech from SLAPPs

This year’s Dame Suzanne Snively Scholarship recipient explores how New Zealand could curb strategic litigation intended to silence public-interest speech while preserving access to justice.

Protecting Pacific Climate Leadership: A Call for Integrity, Accountability and Inclusive Governance

The Pacific chapters of Transparency International, including TI Australia and TINZ, sent a message to Pacific Forum Leaders ahead of the Pacific Island Leaders Forum in Palau calling on the Pacific leaders to protect and strengthen leadership on climate change.

Reviewing Taiwan anti-corruption performance

In August TINZ Executive Director Julie Haggie was on a five-person international panel assessing Taiwan’s performance against the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). Here is her report.

Transparency and active anti-corruption systems are vital for health system integrity in New Zealand

Corruption and weak accountability can waste health funding and put patients at risk. Strong transparency and integrity systems are vital to a safe and trustworthy health system.

Transparency Needed: Companies and Trusts

A TINZ briefing paper argues that introducing beneficial ownership registers would close one of the country's most significant transparency gaps while strengthening efforts to combat corruption, money laundering and financial crime. It includes information garnered from responses to TINZ’s recent OIA requests

Election 2026: Ten Questions for Every Candidate

As New Zealand prepares for the 2026 General Election, Transparency International New Zealand is inviting every candidate and sitting Member of Parliament to answer ten questions on integrity, transparency and accountability.

Dark Patterns - Digital Deception in Aotearoa New Zealand

Online “Dark Practices” have become normalised. These practices manipulate users into making decisions that benefit businesses to the detriment of the consumer.

How Transparent Are New Zealand's Financial Regulators?

A July 2026 TINZ report examines how New Zealand's financial regulators disclose enforcement action and identifies practical ways to improve public accountability.

Rethinking Independence: The Global Project set to transform how we work in national accountability systems

The OECD–IDI Global Project on Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) Independence offers a timely and practical re-examination of what independence really means in practice. The report provides an important opportunity to reflect on how SAIs, and other stakeholders in the accountability system can strengthen independence in today’s evolving governance context.

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