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12 April 2023
Adam Irish
[FYI request #21813 email]
Our ref: OIA 102463
Tēnā koe Adam
Official Information Act request: Preventing corruption
Thank you for your email of 13 February 2023, in which you requested, under the Of icial
Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding the measures taken to prevent
corruption in New Zealand's political system.
Specifically, you have requested:
Details of the measures in place to prevent corruption in the political system,
including the influence of foreign countries like the PRC.
Information on steps being taken to ensure the transparency and accountability of
political donations and financial disclosures by politicians and public officials.
Information on how the government is addressing the risk of conflicts of interest in its
political system, particularly with regards to business dealings with foreign countries.
Details on the enforcement mechanisms in place to hold politicians and public
officials accountable for their actions and prevent corruption.
Information on the government's efforts to raise public awareness about the dangers
of corruption and the importance of transparency and accountability in politics.
The government's position on international efforts to prevent corruption and promote
transparency and accountability in the political system.
The government's plans for responding to any allegations of corruption in the political
system, particularly those related to foreign influence.
On 7 March 2023, the Ministry of Justice contacted you to advise that the response to your
request would need to be extended by 20 working days as consultation was required with
other agencies on the information for release.
Pursuant to section 15(1) of the Act, the Ministry has decided to grant your request.
However, we require more time to finalise the information for release. The information wil be
provided to you as soon as it is ready and without undue delay. I apologise for any
inconvenience this delay may cause you.
If you are not satisfied with this response, you have the right to make a complaint to the
Office of the Ombudsman under section 28(3) of the Act. The Office of the Ombudsman may
be contacted by email to [email address] or by phone on 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Antony Paltridge
Team Leader, Ministerial Relations and Services
