The recent review of Parliament's Standing Orders recognises but only lightly addresses, several issues at the heart of representative and participatory democracy.
Find out MoreWe 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.
Find out MoreAhead 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?
Find out MoreFollowing the Papatoetoe electoral fraud case TINZ continues to call for a public inquiry and stronger national action to safeguard our local vote.
Find out MoreA 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.
Find out MoreDuring 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.
Find out MoreAfter 15 years of agreement, is it time to act? A TINZ expert forum takes on OIA reform.
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