Ombudsman - Fairness for All

Office of the Ombudsman | Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata

Fairness for all -
it's why we exist

The Ombudsman helps the community in its dealings with government agencies.

We handle complaints against government agencies and undertake investigations and inspections. We also encourage good administration by giving feedback and training to agencies. We will initiate our own investigations where we see the need.

Independent and impartial, we focus on fairness for all.

 

New OIA/LGOIMA investigations begin New case note: Auckland's proposed National Stadium Nov 2018
New issue of Waka Tangata - issue 2, Nov 2018 New opinion: Horowhenua District Council email blocking
New OIA investigation begins Annual report 2017/2018 now available
New OPCAT monitoring role OIA compliance and practice reports released
The OIA and drafts - new guides New OQR: Winter 2018
New Oia Complaints Data New Report: UN Disability Convention - join the conversation
New case note: Request for list of buildings whose owners had not responded to Council’s requests for information about non-ductile columns. Title is, "A pillar of safety?" and shows some high-rise buildings in Wellington New case note: Striking the balance: Wellington City Council and Singapore Airlines. Image shows a closeup of an airplane from the front, and the side of the docking bay.
New Opinion: Apology requested from Auckland Council New Strategic Intentions 2018/2022 document has just been released
Newsroom article: New guide on dealing with frivolous or vexatious complaints New Easy Read factsheets available
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Template letters for official information

Not sure how to word your OIA or LGOIMA request? Our template can help you get started.

We also have a range of templates for agencies dealing with requests for official information.

From the Newsroom

Media releases | December 12, 2018

Four Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act practice investigations underway – feedback called for

The Chief Ombudsman has commenced four new self-initiated investigations into the official information practices of the public sector, the third set of investigations announced in the past eight months.

Speeches | December 12, 2018

APOR conference 2018: Opening address

In his opening address, IOI President and Ombudsman for the Republic of Ireland, Peter Tyndall, calls on integrity institutions to work together, now more than ever, to help curb the current erosion of human rights (28-29 November 2018)

November 28, 2018

New guide—Information not held

Read our new guide on the refusal grounds in the OIA that can be used when the information that has been requested is not held.

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