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Auckland South Corrections Facility let down by its staffing issues

Office of the Ombudsman | February 20, 2019

The Chief Ombudsman says staff shortages at one of New Zealand’s largest prisons are causing prisoners to spend extended periods of time locked in their cells and prisoners’ rehabilitation needs are not being met.

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Chief Ombudsman commences two investigations into the Ministry of Health and its services for people with intellectual disabilities

Office of the Ombudsman | February 14, 2019

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has launched investigations into the Ministry of Health’s oversight of facilities and services for intellectually disabled people with high and complex needs.

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Feedback sought on guidance materials

Office of the Ombudsman | December 20, 2018

The Ombudsman is undertaking a review of guidance materials produced, and is seeking feedback from agencies and the public via a short anonymous survey.

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

Office of the Ombudsman | December 12, 2018

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.

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Chief Ombudsman issues findings on access to National Stadium reports by Auckland Councillors

Office of the Ombudsman | November 19, 2018

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says a decision to impose conditions on Auckland Councillors gaining full access to two reports on the proposed National Stadium was justified.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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