Media releases
Operation Burnham: Final Opinion released
Office of the Ombudsman | April 9, 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier today released his Final Opinion on five complaints concerning the New Zealand Defence Force’s withholding of information related to Operation Burnham in Afghanistan in 2010.
Supporting better OIA practices
Office of the Ombudsman | April 6, 2018
The Chief Ombudsman is seeking feedback from those who have recently requested information from four agencies as part of four self-initiated investigations into the official information practices of the public sector.
Report on follow-up inspection of Christchurch Women's Prison
April 4, 2018
Chief Ombudsman releases OPCAT report on follow-up inspection of Christchurch Women's Prison.
New guide – Publicly available information
Office of the Ombudsman | April 4, 2018
Read our new guide on the publicly available refusal grounds
Chief Ombudsman 'very disappointed' by double-bunking decision
March 22, 2018
Chief Ombudsman releases OPCAT report for Arohata Upper Prison.
New guides – ‘Good government’ withholding grounds
Office of the Ombudsman | March 1, 2018
Read our new guides on the ‘good government’ withholding grounds
Ombudsman releases latest OIA data
February 27, 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released the latest data on OIA complaints received and completed by his Office.
Chief Ombudsman releases Final Opinion on second seclusion complaint
December 18, 2017
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has today released his Final Opinion on a complaint about seclusion of a child at Miramar Central School.
Chief Ombudsman releases Final Opinion on coalition negotiation document
December 14, 2017
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released his Final Opinion on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's decision to refuse the release of a document relating to coalition negotiations.
Chief Ombudsman says Horowhenua District Council to remain in spotlight
December 14, 2017
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has issued a media statement on his preliminary enquiries into Horowhenua District Council's email blocking practices.
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