Official Information Act
The watchdog and the rottweilers
Journalists have long complained that their Official Information Act requests are deliberately delayed and subject to political interference, but a review of the law - the largest ever - by the…
AudioOIA report shows interference, opposition parties
An investigation into how requests for official information are dealt with has shown a culture of political interference, opposition parties say.
Government agencies on notice over OIA
An inquiry into the the Official Information Act has found some ministerial officials have tried to limit the scope of what's released. Audio
Getting it out in the open: reviewing the OIA
Journalists often complain their requests for the release of official information are stalled for no good reason. The Prime Minister has admitted his ministers do this sometimes if it is in the… Audio
Getting it out in the open: reviewing the OIA
Journalists often complain their requests for the release of official information are stalled for no good reason. The Prime Minister has admitted his ministers do this sometimes if it is in the…
AudioCourt decision could change OIA responses
The High Court in Wellington has found the Trade Minister acted unlawfully in the way he rejected requests for information about the trans-Pacific trade negotiations. Audio
OIA approach about 'leadership'
The Chief Ombudsman says the Prime Minister has endorsed the misuse of the Official Information Act and needs to take it more seriously. Audio
Lack of understanding to blame for poor OIA practices
Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem says a lack of understanding by public servants is the primary reason for the Act not being used properly. She is part way through an investigation into how Ministers'… Audio
Ombudsman to begin inquiry into Official Information Act
In its annual report released yesterday, the Office of the Ombudsman says it's making significant progress in making sure people are treated fairly in New Zealand. Audio
PM admits Govt delays OIA requests if in best interests
The release of the official advice on child poverty which formed the basis of that report we just heard from Brent Edwards came 17 months after Radio New Zealand asked for them. Audio
Former Customs lawyer says he was told to deny OIA's
The Government's rejected accusations that it ordered an ex-employee to bury potentially-embarrassing information when in the job. Audio
