The 5th Edition of the Government Procurement Rules goes live on the 1st December 2025. Using simpler language, the new edition places an increased emphasis on transparency and accountability for the spending of public money.
Find out MoreStrengthening democracy and curbing corruption in developing countries needs a multi-faceted approach, a new peer-reviewed paper from the US National Bureau of Economic Research shows. And, as it turns out, undermining democracy needs a similar approach — in developed countries as well.
Find out MoreThe 2024-2025 Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) Annual Report was provided to members at the Annual General Meeting on the 12th of November. TINZ's mission is to foster a New Zealand culture where transparency, integrity, good governance, and ethical standards and practices are the core values of all New Zealanders.
Find out MoreOrganised crime has become New Zealand’s top national-security threat, but new government proposals urge urgent, system-wide reform to fight back. Discover how the TSOC Advisory Group’s final report calls for bold, united action to protect our peace and prosperity.
Find out MoreIn October, 2,000 people from more than 70 countries attended the Open Government Partnership’s Global Summit in Spain’s Basque Autonomous Community. Its theme was “a time of profound global challenges to democracy”.
Find out MoreIn New Zealand, more and more of our personal information is being digitised and connected through the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). To maintain public trust, there must be strong transparency, accountability, and integrity in how these tools are developed and used.
Find out MoreTransparency International Georgia leader risks up to 15 years in prison on unfounded charges, as civil society comes under growing pressure.
Find out MoreSir Geoffrey Palmer KC has just published his latest book ‘How to Save Democracy in Aotearoa New Zealand’. He agreed to the publishing of a recent speech where he talked about current threats to democracy.
Find out MoreThe Cabinet has agreed to stay in the Open Government Partnership. This is contingent on a narrowing of the scope of the NAP5, now focusing closely on four areas of the Public Sector Commission’s Integrity Action Plan.
Find out MoreJoin our webinar series about learning from those who have gone before, lifting up each other’s voices, and finding the courage to step into political spaces — from the village council to parliament.
Find out MoreWith local elections underway, we encourage everyone to vote. We also recommend resources for local officials.
Find out MoreTINZ has adopted a Code of Ethical Advocacy to complement its existing ethics policies by spelling out clearly the minimum standards we expect of our organisation in our commitment to being open and ethical in our advocacy activities.
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