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Integrity Briefing: Update on our campaign – Taking on vested interests

Integrity Briefing: Update on our campaign – Taking on vested interests

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards Kia ora everyone The Integrity Institute is quickly becoming established, and we’re currently implementing some exciting plans. Therefore, I wanted to give you an update on our activities. As I explained in earlier emails, I’m starting a new research and advocacy organisation

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Deal of the Day

Deal of the Day

A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the NZ government noted the agreements. “We will now analyse the contents of these agreements – focusing on the implications they have for NZ, the Cook Islands and the Realm of New Zealand.”

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This Is a Crisis of Integrity

This Is a Crisis of Integrity

For the sake of public accountability, top public servants who let us down should face real consequences rather than simply exiting their roles with minimal damage. The public will rightly wonder: Is anyone ever really held accountable?

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News Briefing: 21 February 2025

News Briefing: 21 February 2025

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards INTEGRITY ISSUES, MANUREWA MARAE INQUIRY, FAST-TRACK, RMA Bryce Edwards (The Integrity Institute): Kiwis are waking up with alarm to NZ’s tarnished democracy Martin Van Beynen (Press): Do we have harsher rules for Māori organisations? (paywalled) Bridie Witton (Stuff): Police investigation looms over Te

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Integrity Briefing: Kiwis are waking up with alarm to NZ’s tarnished democracy

Integrity Briefing: Kiwis are waking up with alarm to NZ’s tarnished democracy

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards Alarm bells sounded last Tuesday about the integrity of New Zealand politics. Global integrity watchdog Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perception Index, showing that New Zealand had dropped its ranking and score again. Since then, there’s been much talk about the urgent

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Phil Mauger Intervenes After Backlash

Phil Mauger Intervenes After Backlash

The reversal follows criticism from Christchurch residents, who accused the council of erasing history and ignoring public support for an official celebration. It emerged that council staff did not consult elected representatives before their decision was publicly released.

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