Pacific

Budgeting in a time of COVID: A crisis is not an excuse for lack of transparency

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.

Cybercrime and Transparency

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.

Civic Leaders for Clean Transactions Integrity Fiji becomes TI National Contact

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

Exploring the Tongan perspective on corruption, transparency & integrity - second session

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.

Democracy in crisis in Samoa

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

Time to progress the Financial Integrity System Assessment

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.

Incorporated Societies Bill Submission

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.

Open Letter to MBE regarding COVID-19 procurement

On 28 July, TINZ sent an open letter to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. "We encourage you both to work with Chief Executives across government to ensure that their agencies meet the compliance standards in the Procurement Rules that have been mandated by Cabinet."

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.

Beneficial Ownership

Cases of Corruption in New Zealand

Financial Integrity

Corruption Perceptions Index

Access To Information

Civic Leaders for Clean Transactions Integrity Fiji becomes TI National Contact

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

Exploring the Tongan perspective on corruption, transparency & integrity - second session

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.

Democracy in crisis in Samoa

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

Exploring the Tongan perspective on corruption, transparency & integrity

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

Transparency and integrity - South Pacific outreach

Transparency International New Zealand is working with South Pacific people, civil society leaders and communities through the development of the South Pacific Outreach Project.

Gillian Greer on being TINZ Deputy Chair

Gill is looking forward to fully engaging as Transparency International New Zealand's Deputy Chair. TINZ has a significant role to play, she is thrilled to be part of it.

TINZ Project on South Pacific Anti-corruption Networking

Collaboration between Transparency International New Zealand and Civic Leaders for Clean Transactions Integrity Fiji, comprises five key anti-corruption initiatives in the Pacific.

Corruption in the Pacific: no change in perceptions in 2020

An article recently published by Mariam Mathew, Pacific Regional Advisor at Transparency International, highlights the unchanged perception of Pacific corruption in the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index and efforts underway to improve.

Pacific Corruption Barometer

The first-ever Pacific Islands Corruption Barometer is being conducted through Transparency International’s Indo-Pacific Partnership for Strong, Transparent, Responsive & Open Networks for Good Governance.

Dirty money and corruption in the Pacific: Making the links

Transparency International New Zealand along with funding partners, is embarking on an exciting research project on corruption and money laundering across the Pacific.

TINZ and TI Secretariat provide much needed support to CLCT Integrity Fiji

“Anti-corruption advocacy in Fiji is urgently needed", says Jofiliti Veikoso, the Board Chairperson of Civic Leaders for Clean Transactions Integrity Fiji (CLCT-IF). "We are deeply grateful for the continued support of both Transparency International New Zealand and Transparency International in expediting our work during this challenging pandemic period."

Mary Jane Kivalu joins TINZ

Mary Jane Kivalu has joined the Transparency International New Zealand team as the Project Manager of our Network for South Pacific communities.

Consolidating the Pacific movement against corruption

Leaders of the anti-corruption movement around the Pacific region convened in early February to facilitate networking, information sharing and to enhance the resilience of Pacific island countries against corruption.

TINZ Pacific programme

TINZ is excited with the opportunity and some resource, to develop a South Pacific network focussing around anti-corruption and the benefits of transparency and integrity. The network will include organisations and individuals in the Pacific diaspora in New Zealand, while connecting to South Pacific nations, and Fiji.

TINZ works with CLCT Integrity Fiji on COVID-19 prevention

New Zealand has been very supportive of Fiji in dealing with COVID-19 and Cyclone Harold. TINZ member Claire Johnstone, provided assistance to counter fake news and guide young leaders during these events.