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New edition of the Government Procurement Rules increases focus on Transparency

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.

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Democracy dies in darkness? Kinda sorta

Strengthening 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.

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2024-2025 Annual Report

The 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.

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Why New Zealand Must Unite Against Organised Crime

Organised 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.

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Open Government Partnership Global Summit

In 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”.

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The Rising Power — and Risk — of Connected Data in New Zealand

In 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.

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Transparency International faces escalating attacks in Georgia

Transparency International Georgia leader risks up to 15 years in prison on unfounded charges, as civil society comes under growing pressure.

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Integrity Fiji receives accredidation

Integrity Fiji is accredited as a national contact for Transparency International. TINZ sends its heartiest congratulations to the Integrity Fiji Team for gaining this accreditation. It is a huge credit to the mahi put in over a long time by our colleagues in Fiji. Check our facebook page for a video interview with the Executive Director Joseph Veramu.

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Candidates’ Panel: Business and political integrity during COVID-19 recovery

On Tuesday 6 October approximately 200 people gathered at Victoria University of Wellington to hear 2020 election candidates discuss business and political integrity.

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Suzanne Snively named Honorary Dame Companion

Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) is delighted that Suzanne Snively has been named in the New Years Honours as an Honorary Dame Companionfor her services to governance

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Anne Tolley elected Chair of Transparency International New Zealand

We 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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