This one hour webinar hosted by CEO Julie Haggie is a briefing targeted to TINZ members. The focus is on the strategy and work of the Transparency International Secretariat and how it relates to and coordinates with local chapters and TINZ in particular. 

The International Budget Partnership conducted special research in 120 countries that shows government fiscal policy responses to the COVID crisis are undermining accountability and transparency. In New Zealand some good practices fell by the wayside.

As a society, we need to be more proactive in defending ourselves against cybercrime. The recent attack on the US pipeline may be a part of prompting more Governmental action, in NZ and globally. Let’s hope so.

Based on excellent work on the ground and help from NZ MFAT and TINZ Integrity, Fiji is now a Transparency International National Contact.

The TINZ South Pacific Outreach Program held a series of Talanoa sessions aimed at exploring the Tongan perspective on corruption, transparency & integrity. The results are quite interesting. This is the second of three blog posts.

Political turmoil in Samoa after April elections have the long standing Pacific democracy in crisis.

With unfavorable reviews and the COVID-19 crisis to look back on, it is time for the New Zealand financial services industry to assess their integrity.

TINZ has submitted on the Incorporated Societies Bill currently being considered by the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee. Good governance and integrity is as important in civil society organisations as it is in public and business sector.

The Financial Action Task Force peer review of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism was just released. Gaps remain in New Zealand’s approach particularly with regards to persons of interest and tracking of beneficial ownership.

The TINZ South Pacific Outreach Program held a series of Talanoa sessions aimed at exploring the Tongan perspective on corruption, transparency & integrity.

17 May kicks off Open Government Week with sessions worldwide and many online. A video featuring TINZ’s works on algorithm transparency will be shown at the plenary session.

Trust is hard to earn, and quickly lost. Four things for organizations to consider in establishing the right level of assurance and independent review.