Investors are attracted to New Zealand because of the ease of doing business with a relatively low level of corruption. That is a reputation that has to be upheld, not put up for sale. We cannot de-prioritise due diligence and risk mitigation in the chase for the overseas dollar or yuan.
New Zealand owes a huge debt of gratitude to John Ryan
New Zealand owes a huge debt of gratitude to John Ryan, our retiring Supreme Auditor. He has carried out his role as the Controller and Auditor General with great wisdom, courage, objectivity, humanity and integrity, the qualities of a strong leader.
On 20 May 2025, a TINZ team joined other civil society representatives meeting with the visiting review team considering New Zealand’s implementation of its commitments under the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
The topic of the third webinar of our Pacific Anti-Corruption Series on 11 June is beneficial ownership. The first two events in this series were well received.
As we head towards World Whistleblowing Day on 23 June, we praise just a few of the many New Zealanders who have spoken up about corrupt behaviour in organisations they work in or for.
Strengthening the rule of law: insights into protecting the rule of law in Aotearoa New Zealand
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa, in partnership with LexisNexis, will launch its Strengthening the rule of law in Aotearoa New Zealand report on Wednesday, 25 June in Wellington
We are all part of the answer – UNCAC submission 2025
TINZ has completed its UNCAC submission as part of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) before a review panel visits New Zealand later this month. Our overall summary won’t surprise anyone -while overall New Zealand is comparatively less corrupt, our systems are under attack and we are not doing enough to proactively address the issue.
Submission on New Zealand’s implementation of its commitments under the United Nations Conventionagainst Corruption
TINZ has completed its UNCAC submission as part of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) before a review panel visits New Zealand later this month. Our overall summary won’t surprise anyone -while overall New Zealand is comparatively less corrupt, our systems are under attack and we are not doing enough to proactively address the issue
Transparency International New Zealand invites you to a new three-part Pacific Anti-Corruption Webinar Series. This free, online series is designed to bring Pacific voices to the forefront. The webinar topics are Anti-Money Laundering on 14 May, Organised Crime on 28 May and Beneficial Ownership on 11 June.
Submission on the proposed changes in the New Zealand Government Procurement rules
TINZ is generally very supportive of the proposed changes. Iffollowed these changes
will increase transparency and accountability of the spending of the public purse. We
recommend that the NZ Government Procurement Rules should also be reviewed against
international standards such as the Open Contracting Partnership Global Principles1 and the
OECD Principles for Integrity in Public Procurement.
Accession to the Aarhaus Convention will benefit New Zealand
The Aarhus Convention is a new kind of environmental agreement to which New Zealand needs to accede. It emphasizes public access and participation in environmental decision making.
