Media releases
A question of restraint
March 1, 2017
Chief Ombudsman publishes report on use of restraint in prisons.
First release of OIA statistics
January 31, 2017
The Chief Ombudsman and SSC release first statistics on OIA requests and complaints.
250th anniversary of freedom of information
December 2, 2016
The New Zealand Ombudsman joins with Australian Ombudsmen and Information Commissioners to mark the 250th anniversary of the world's first freedom of information law in Sweden.
Ombudsman's Office working faster, despite increasing workloads
October 20, 2016
The Ombudsman's Annual Report was tabled in Parliament today. You can view the Annual Report here.
Chief Ombudsman initiates investigation into use of seclusion rooms in schools
October 14, 2016
The Chief Ombudsman is initiating an investigation into the use of seclusion rooms in schools, following allegations that locked seclusion rooms have been used in two primary schools to restrain children with autism.
New Zealand prisons to face greater scrutiny from Ombudsman's Office
October 7, 2016
We have today published a media release on the reports by the Department of Corrections into organised fighting and access to contraband at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
Review by Department of Corrections of the management of a prisoner
May 4, 2016
We have today published a media release on a decision by the Department of Corrections to undertake a case review of the management of a prisoner at Auckland’s maximum security prison.
Chief Ombudsman releases report on government OIA practices
Dame Beverley Wakem | December 8, 2015
The Chief Ombudsman has released her report on central government agencies' compliance with their obligations under the Official Information Act when responding to requests for information. This is the most in-depth review of the Act's operation ever undertaken by the Office of the Ombudsman. You can view the full report here and the Office's media release here.
Chief Ombudsman seeks public experience of OIA
November 2, 2015
The Chief Ombudsman, Dame Beverley Wakem, has renewed her call for requesters to tell her about their experience of accessing official information from government agencies. The surveys, which can be accessed from our website, close at midnight on Thursday 5 November. Dame Beverley says "I strongly urge requesters to use this opportunity to provide me with their views, so I have the strongest possible evidence for my review." Read the full media release here.
Ombudsmen's Annual Report 2014/15 tabled in Parliament today
October 15, 2015
The Office of the Ombudsman's Annual Report for the year 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 was tabled in Parliament this afternoon, which recorded that it had received the second highest amount of work ever and was able to complete 92% of complaints and other work within six months. You can read the full report here and the Office's media statement here.
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