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Let the Sun Shine In: TINZ calls for more political integrity

Change is urgently needed to raise standards of political integrity and maintain trust in the practice of democracy. There are three priority areas: lobbying regulation, transparency of political donations and reduction in the use of urgency.

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Time to Raise the Bar: The Case for a Positive Test for Urgency in New Zealand Parliament

Using urgency as a default legislative strategy — treating a parliamentary majority as a substitute for deliberation, or rushing complex legislation through simply because a government can is not acceptable.

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Get Lobbying into the Sunlight

Professional lobbying has grown significantly in New Zealand since the 1980s, yet regulation has not kept pace. While lobbying can contribute to public policy, the absence of clear rules has enabled practices that undermine public confidence.

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The Queensland Model – Real-Time Political Funding

In Queensland, candidates are required to disclose donations in real time. New Zealand would benefit from a similar regime

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Parliament calls out government for being hard to understand — and charts a way forward

A landmark report from a cross-party Committee says New Zealanders deserve much clearer information about what the government is doing with their money.

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Modern Slavery Bill

As currently drafted, the Bill is an important step to overcome stalled progress on modern slavery legislation in New Zealand. but we have concerns with aspects of the current drafting and believe the Bill can be strengthened further to provide a more effective framework for addressing modern slavery.

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New Zealand Takes on Modern Slavery: What the New Bill Means — and What's Missing

Transparency International New Zealand has made a submission to Parliament on the Modern Slavery Bill 2026, broadly welcoming the legislation while urging significant strengthening before it becomes law.

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Pacific Partnership Environmental Research Project

TINZ is continuing its work across the Pacific through a new ‘Access to Environmental Information’ research project that focuses on information available on fisheries in Fiji and extractives in Solomon Islands.

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Let the sun shine in

Our “Let the Sun Shine In” series will spotlight the urgent need for openness in political funding, lobbying, and disclosure ahead of this year’s general election.

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Let the sun shine in: A call for greater integrity in politics

Transparency International New Zealand calls on parliamentarians and political parties to re-affirm their support for essential democratic processes.

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Let the sun shine in on political party funding

Political donation reform is urgently needed. Weak donation laws, high disclosure thresholds, and limited enforcement powers create opportunities for undue influence and erode confidence in political institutions.

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Speech by Dr Salome Taufa, Director of Governance and Engagement, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on behalf of the Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum

As the Pacific continues to navigate a more uncertain and demanding regional and global environment we will need institutions that are trusted, leadership that is principled and policies that are informed by facts and evidence.

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Reflections for the Democracy Forum

A fundamental question is how New Zealand’s model of parliamentary democracy can adapt and remain resilient in the social media age. This was a key point raised by Sir Peter Gluckman from The Centre for Informed Futures and President of the International Science Council in thoughts submitted for the recent Democracy Forum discussions.

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Pacific Partnership Environmental Research Project

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Ni sa bula Transparency International Fiji!

On 1 May Transparency International Fiji launched a new logo, website, and strategic plan. This long awaited event signals that TI Fiji is now firmly on the path to full chapter status within the global TI movement.

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Speech by Dr Salome Taufa, Director of Governance and Engagement, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on behalf of the Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum

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Celebrating Civil Society Fighting Corruption in the Pacific

Across the Pacific, civil society continues to show that determined, principled action can shift power, strengthen democracy, and protect public resources. As we acknowledge Anti-Corruption Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Transparency International chapters across the region to this action.

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Pacific Voices Shaping Our Democratic Future

We have produced a short three minute video that brings together Pacific voices speaking from the heart about what real participation and strong democracy look like in our region.

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October Webinars: Amplifying Pacific Women & Gender Diverse Voices in Politics

Join our webinar series about learning from those who have gone before, lifting up each other’s voices, and finding the courage to step into political spaces — from the village council to parliament.

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