Media releases
Ombudsman meeting the challenge
October 15, 2014
The Ombudsman's annual report for 2013/14, published today, shows the Office is making significant progress in effectively managing its work to make sure people are treated fairly. Read the full media release here.
Access to buildings is a human right, says monitoring group
August 7, 2014
In its second report, launched today, the Independent Monitoring Mechanism of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says proposed changes to building regulations are unnecessary and infringe disabled people's right to access buildings. You can read the joint media release here and the full report here.
Disabled people deserve better health and education
August 7, 2014
In it's second report launched today, Independent Monitoring Mechanism of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says health outcomes for disabled New Zealaners seriously lag behind the rest of the population and is unacceptable. Read the joint media release here and the full report here.
New Ombudsman opinion
February 17, 2014
The Ombudsman has released his opinion that the public interest requires release of the majority of the statement given by John Banks to the Police. The statement relates to alleged irregularities in electoral funding donations for the 2010 Auckland Super City Mayoral election. Information from the statement will be released on the Ombudsman’s recommendation, but only after the relevant court proceedings have been concluded, to protect Mr Banks’ right to a fair trial. You can read Professor Paterson’s opinion here.
New Ombudsman opinion
February 12, 2014
The Ombudsman has released his opinion on a complaint about the investigation process followed by the New Zealand Teachers Council. Professor Paterson found that the process was characterised by unreasonable delays, lack of clarity and poor communication. You can read the full opinion here.
Information fault lines - accessing EQC information in Canterbury
December 19, 2013
The Chief Ombudsman has released her joint report with the Privacy Commissioner on EQC's compliance with its obligations under the Official Information Act and the Privacy Act when responding to requests for information from its Canterbury customers. You can view the full report here and the joint media release here.
Highest ever number of complaints for Ombudsman
October 15, 2013
The Ombudsman's annual report, tabled in Parliament today, shows an unprecedented increase in demand for its services. Read the full media release here.
Update on school closure consultation investigation
Dame Beverley Wakem DNZM, CBE | July 18, 2013
The Chief Ombudsman has released a media statement advising of progress on her investigation into the way in which the Ministry of Education conducts consultations on school closures and mergers. Read the full media release here.
Chief Ombudsman launches investigation into school closure consultation process
Dame Beverley Wakem | March 26, 2013
Dame Beverley Wakem has commenced an investigation into the way in which the Ministry of Education conducts consultation on school closures and mergers. She is asking anyone who has information relevant to her investigation to contact her office. Read the full media release here
Second chance at visas for some Pacific people following Ombudsman immigration investigation
Chief Ombudsman | March 12, 2013
Chief Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem says Pacific people who believe they were not treated fairly when Immigration New Zealand implemented policies enabling Pacific residency quotas may now get another chance to be considered. Read the full media release here
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