Media releases
Ombudsman releases Community Attitudes towards freedom of information Survey
October 3, 2019
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says too many New Zealanders are unaware of their rights to request information from Ministers, government agencies and Councils.
Right to Know essential to democracy in a digital world
September 26, 2019
Information Access Commissioners and Ombudsmen from across Australia and New Zealand are urging government agencies to do more to make information available for the benefit of citizens.
Tongariro Prison 'safe and well managed'
September 12, 2019
Unannounced inspection finds a safe, well-managed prison that has a clear sense of purpose and strives for continuous improvement.
Latest OIA, and first set of LGOIMA data, released by the Ombudsman
September 4, 2019
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released his latest OIA data, and, for the first time, the equivalent data for the LGOIMA.
Unintended consequences for prisoners as Northland continues with old regime
August 20, 2019
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says the Northland Regional Corrections Facility is persisting with policies that are preventing it from achieving its full potential.
Mr Boshier has tabled his latest report in Parliament on an unannounced inspection of the Prison conducted in February 2019.
Ombudsman releases report on LGOIMA practice at Far North District Council
August 7, 2019
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has published his report into Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) compliance and practice at Far North District Council.
New Opinion published
Office of the Ombudsman | August 5, 2019
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has published his findings on a case referred to during parliamentary question time last week.
Training in the Pacific
July 26, 2019
Fourteen representatives from seven Pacific countries will undertake Ombudsman investigator training in Fiji next week.
Living conditions for most Invercargill prisoners have improved
July 25, 2019
Invercargill Prison is now cleaner, tidier and in better repair than it was three years ago, and general living conditions for most prisoners have improved.
Ombudsman releases report on official information practice at the Treasury
July 24, 2019
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has completed his investigation into the way the Treasury works with Official Information Act requests.
Back to top ↑