New Zealand remains on top of the annual Corruptions Perception Index. Here are details from our perspective.
Find out MoreNew Zealand’s high CPI score is good for business. Stable, trusted and open democracies give a sense of confidence to international investors looking for good returns on their investments and the comfort of knowing their investment isn’t at risk from corrupt practices.
Find out MoreCorruption may be a multifaceted problem, but it is one we know how to solve. Here are the fundamental steps to curtail the vicious cycle of corruption, human rights violations and democratic decline.
Find out MoreTINZ’s submission on the AML/CFT legislation is important – there are very few organisations that can try to speak for the victims of money laundering and encourage the necessary institutional response on their behalf.
Find out MoreWhat is acceptable tax planning as opposed to unacceptable tax avoidance? Unfortunately, that will always be a question of the facts in any circumstance and will often be influenced by the perspective of the country seeking to assert tax avoidance.
Find out MoreThe New Zealand Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, is responsible for resolving complaints about decisions on OIA requests. He also monitors the general OIA compliance and good practice of public agencies, and provides guidance and training.
Find out MoreWe are part of a global movement leading the fight against corruption in over 100 countries. Together we aspire to a unified vision: a world free of corruption. TINZ offers individual, small business and corporate memberships.
Find out MoreTransparency Times from the Chair October 2020.
The new higher standard of transparency CNN set for the 2020 US election television coverage is a win for democracy.
Find out MoreTransparency International New Zealand (TINZ) has designed six sets of questions that can be used when talking with a candidate standing for local body elections, for which voting closes on 12 October. They are applicable to all positions.
Find out MoreOn 1 January, 2021 the US Congress passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), the first major money laundering reform in 20 years. The Act creates a beneficial ownership registry and modernises whistleblower protections.
Find out MoreOn Tuesday 6 October approximately 200 people gathered at Victoria University of Wellington to hear 2020 election candidates discuss business and political integrity.
Find out MoreWe have much work on our plate, but that doesn’t mean we rest on our laurels. I am looking forward to the opportunities ahead for our organisation in New Zealand, as a Treaty partner, as a Pacific nation, as a great democracy.
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