Official Information
Chief Ombudsman asks for assurances about ministers
A top government watchdog wants an assurance ministers aren't flouting the law when dealing with requests for official information. Audio
Simon Bridges caught out trying to block OIA release
Emails obtained by New Zealand First show Mr Bridges' office tried to prevent Kiwirail from releasing information about a proposed new Auckland rail line to public transport advocate Harriet Gale… Audio
Club gobsmacked over OIA charge for chopper info
The Federated Mountain Clubs has been forced to get its begging bowl out to ask for public support to pay for it to seek more information on DOC's decision to increase daily helicopter landings on a… Audio
Public Service Neutrality under Threat?
Brent Edwards examines whether the country's public servants are being politicised Audio
Wide-ranging review of Official Information Act
The Chief Ombudsman wants to find out if public servants are fobbing off and stonewalling requests from the public and media for official information. Audio