Tag: corruption

New Zealand's Electoral Finance Laws Under Scrutiny Amidst Rising Corporate Influence

30 Jul 2026 7:52 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

A call for urgent electoral finance reform in New Zealand highlights concerns over corporate and wealthy individual donations influencing government decisions, citing examples like Fonterra's lobbying and fast-track project donations.

Politics and Government Business Environment General Politics Economy Climate Change Legal Election Electoral Finance Reform Political Donations Corporate Lobbying Aotearoa Greenpeace Aotearoa Corruption Citizens Assembly Greenpeace
New Zealand Police Arrest 20 in Major Prison Corruption Probe

21 May 2026 11:30 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police's Operation Jasper has led to 20 arrests and 108 charges in a year-long corruption probe across corrections facilities. Officers and public members are implicated in smuggling drugs and contraband for financial gain.

Law Enforcement Politics and Government Business Legal Social Issues Employment and Labor Corruption Corrections Facilities Drug Smuggling New Zealand Police Operation Jasper Mt Eden Corrections Facility Auckland South Correctional Facility