Media releases
Final Opinion on Ruru School seclusion complaint
November 16, 2017
The Chief Ombudsman has released his Final Opinion on the complaint concerning seclusion of a child at Ruru Specialist School.
Annual Report: Ombudsman having stronger impact than ever
October 25, 2017
The Ombudsman's Annual Report for 2016/17 shows the Office having a greater impact in more areas and on more lives.
PrivacyLive lunchtime forum
September 22, 2017
We're here to protect your right to know.
New Zealand and Australia unite for Right to Know
September 21, 2017
Right to Know Day on 28 September highlights your right to access personal and official information.
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.
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