Tag: ombudsman

Green Party Calls for Ombudsman Probe into PM's Office Private Emails

30 Jun 2026 8:14 a.m. · Source: Green Party

The Green Party demands an Ombudsman investigation into private email use in the Prime Minister's Office after a climate lobbying document was undisclosed. Co-leaders Swarbrick and Davidson seek a full inquiry into office practices.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Legal Environment Social Issues Green Party Chlöe Swarbrick Marama Davidson Ombudsman Prime Minister's Office private email climate lobbying Election
Ombudsman Upholds Secrecy on Warkworth to Te Hana Road Data, Implies Project's Low Value

21 May 2026 8:00 a.m. · Source: Greater Auckland Inc

The Ombudsman sided with NZTA and MoT to keep Warkworth to Te Hana road project data secret. The decision's reasoning, however, suggests the project's low Benefit Cost Ratio is being hidden to prevent its cancellation, raising transparency concerns.

Politics and Government Business Transportation General Politics Federal Government Economy Legal Social Issues Warkworth to Te Hana NZTA Ombudsman Benefit Cost Ratio Public Private Partnership Infrastructure Government Auckland