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Time to act on the OIA
After 15 years of agreement, is it time to act? A TINZ expert forum takes on OIA reform.
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Access to Environmental Information Research Pilot
During 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.
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Lifting the lid on vested-interest lobbying
A 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.
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Voter Fraud – no accountability
Following the Papatoetoe electoral fraud case TINZ continues to call for a public inquiry and stronger national action to safeguard our local vote.
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Transparency on the ballot: what New Zealand's parties are promising
Ahead 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?
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Remembering Tod Cooper: a champion for integrity
We 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.
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Reforming the Official Information Act – Expert Forum
Summary of the expert discussion about the Green Paper posing the question of why, after nearly 15 years of agreement on the problems with the OIA, the response has always been better practice and never a change to the law.
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Parliament's rulebook review: urgency, submissions and scrutiny
The recent review of Parliament's Standing Orders recognises but only lightly addresses, several issues at the heart of representative and participatory democracy.
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The OIA still matters; is it still working?
TINZ’s new Green Paper examines options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of New Zealand’s Official Information Act and aims to stimulate discussion about its future.
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Green Paper: Reforming the Official Information Act 1982
This Green Paper draws on evidence about how the OIA operates in practice and presents questions and options for reform. Prepared by TINZ as a discussion document, it will inform a forum of experts and stakeholders later in 2026, ahead of a final report and recommendations.
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Lifting the lid on vested-interest lobbying
A 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 More
Voter Fraud – no accountability
Following the Papatoetoe electoral fraud case TINZ continues to call for a public inquiry and stronger national action to safeguard our local vote.
Find out More
Transparency on the ballot: what New Zealand's parties are promising
Ahead 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 More
Parliament's rulebook review: urgency, submissions and scrutiny
The recent review of Parliament's Standing Orders recognises but only lightly addresses, several issues at the heart of representative and participatory democracy.
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Political integrity is on the ballot too - parties need to say where they stand
Political integrity is on the ballot too. Every party seeking our vote should clearly state how it will improve lobbying transparency, political donation rules and protections against undue influence.
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Election 2026: Ten Questions for Every Candidate
As New Zealand prepares for the 2026 General Election, Transparency International New Zealand is inviting every candidate and sitting Member of Parliament to answer ten questions on integrity, transparency and accountability.
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