Media releases
Horowhenua District Council urged to apologise over emailing blocking
Office of the Ombudsman | November 12, 2018
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has recommended the Horowhenua District Council apologise to the Mayor Michael Feyen and four others for blocking their emails.
Ombudsman confirms Callaghan Innovation investigation
Office of the Ombudsman | October 24, 2018
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has confirmed he will conduct an investigation into the way Callaghan Innovation administers its Official Information Act requests.
Chief Ombudsman says Annual Report highlights significant progress
Office of the Ombudsman | October 17, 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released his Annual Report for 2017/18.
Three new OIA/LGOIMA investigations underway – public feedback wanted
Office of the Ombudsman | October 9, 2018
The Chief Ombudsman has commenced three new self-initiated investigations into the official information practices of the public sector.
Ombudsman releases four OIA practice reports
Office of the Ombudsman | September 27, 2018
Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, today released OIA compliance and practice reports on four government agencies.
Joint media statement: International Right to Know Day
Office of the Ombudsman | September 21, 2018
Australia and New Zealand’s Information Access Commissioners join together in support of International Right to Know Day, 28 September 2018.
Ombudsman releases latest OIA data
Office of the Ombudsman | September 5, 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier today released his latest Official Information Act data, which shows there has been a rise in the number of complaints received.
Chief Ombudsman calls for Whanganui Prison to urgently address inmate violence and intimidation
Office of the Ombudsman | September 4, 2018
The Chief Ombudsman's report has been tabled in Parliament this afternoon after his inspectors made a full, unannounced inspection of Whanganui Prison in February.
Chief Ombudsman releases opinion on Auckland Council complaint
Office of the Ombudsman | July 25, 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has asked Auckland Council to apologise to Radio New Zealand over the way the Council dealt with a request for official information.
Chief Ombudsman welcomes Christchurch City Council information release
Office of the Ombudsman | July 5, 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has welcomed today’s decision by the Christchurch City Council to release the information regarding the cost of the digital touch-wall in its new library.
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