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Guides
Commonly used guides include:
- The OIA for Ministers and agencies
- The LGOIMA for local government agencies
- Making official information requests: a guide for requesters
Detailed guidance on the official information legislation and aspects of good administrative practice.
We also have guidance on disability rights and protected disclosures.
Case notes and opinions
Case notes are a short case summary, often demonstrating an aspect of a case.
An Ombudsman's Opinion is published where there is public interest in showing the full details of a case.
Reports
Reports include OPCAT, disability rights, official information practice and systemic investigation.
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Contains our media releases, newsletters, pamphlets, speeches and fact sheets. Fact sheets are published in multiple language and accessible formats.
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Projects, reference and data
This includes our official information complaints data, updates on investigations and other projects, and submissions by the Ombudsman.
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Template letters and work sheets
These template letters and work sheets can be used by agencies to help respond to official information requests.
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LGOIMA practice reports: Buller District Council, Invercargill City Council, Porirua City Council and Tauranga City Council
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe Chief Ombudsman has released investigation reports into LGOIMA practice and compliance at Buller District Council, Invercargill City Council, Porirua City Council and Tauranga City Council.LGOIMA compliance and practice at Christchurch City Council
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThis report sets out my opinion on how well Christchurch City Council (the Council) is meeting its obligations under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).LGOIMA practice report: Auckland Council
Reports, Official Information Practice InvestigationsChief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has published his report into Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) compliance and practice at Auckland Council.LGOIMA practice report: Far North District Council
Reports, Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe Chief Ombudsman has released his report into Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act compliance and practice at Far North District Council.OIA practice report: the Treasury
Reports, Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe Chief Ombudsman has released his report into Official Information Act compliance and practice at the Treasury.LGOIMA practice reports: Greater Wellington Regional Council and Tasman District Council
Reports, Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe Chief Ombudsman has released two further investigation reports into LGOIMA practice and compliance at local authorities. Tasman District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council are the latest under the microscope.OIA compliance and practice at Callaghan Innovation
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe report of the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into OIA compliance and practice at Callaghan Innovation.LGOIMA compliance and practice at Horowhenua District Council
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe report of the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into LGOIMA compliance and practice at Horowhenua District Council.OIA compliance and practice at the Department of Conservation
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe report of the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into OIA compliance and practice at the Department of Conservation.OIA compliance and practice at Land Information New Zealand
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe report of the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into OIA compliance and practice at Land Information New Zealand.OIA compliance and practice at the Ministry for the Environment
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe report of the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into OIA compliance and practice at the Ministry for the Environment.OIA compliance and practice at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Official Information Practice InvestigationsThe report of the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into OIA compliance and practice at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.