Despite many government commitments to more transparency of government procurement there has been no significant improvement over the last four years.
Find out MoreWhile the development of NAP4 was a dispiriting experience for civil society participants who had hopes of co-design and ambition, incremental progress is being made.
Find out MoreThe Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) has published its 4th Accountability and Transparency Report. Pacific SAIs are challenged by lack of independence and resource constraints.
Find out MoreLobbying plays an important role in the development of policy and is important to a democracy. But it must be open, transparent and regulated. A Code of Conduct is suggested.
Find out MoreThe announcement by the Prime Minister of potential regulation of lobbyists and other matters is welcome news to those who advocate for political integrity. Now we need to turn it into effective legislation.
Find out MoreThis report published in April 2023 was primarily prepared by TINZ, with review and further contribuons by the
Parliamentary Services Library staff. The focus is on central government with some limited coverage of local government.
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