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Lobbyists are back at Parliament - with more secrecy
'About four' lobbyists have gained access to the Beehive and had their identities made secret by the new Speaker.
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Revolving door for lobbyists 'can result in unfair access'
9 Nov 2023Justice Ministry warns of 'misuse of privileged information' by ministers entering the lobbying industry.
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Lobbying firm's 'wildly inappropriate' contracts at Commerce Commission revealed
7 Nov 2023The firm was embedded in Commerce Commission offices working on supermarket and energy industry inquiries, which had major implications for its corporate…
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'Why are we hiding?' - Lobbyist's letter to colleagues calling for change
28 Mar 2023A lobbyist has written to industry peers arguing "there's no accountability to the public" in what they do.
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The unseen, unchecked industry in lobbying the powerful
25 Mar 2023When a big corporate is alarmed about possible law changes, it asks its well-connected lobbyist to intervene. A text message exchange between a Cabinet Minister and his lobbyist "mate" follows.
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How lobbyists throw their weight around for corporate clients
23 Mar 2023'Section 61 C needs to be deleted': The former minister telling Beehive staff to change legislation for his clients.
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Watch: Hipkins announces steps towards lobbying transparency
3 Apr 2023Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced several steps towards greater transparency around the lobbying that happens at Parliament.
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A three-point plan to clean up lobbying and vested interests
22 Mar 2023Opinion - As the election campaign intensifies, my hope is that all parties will be asked to take action on the issue of lobbying, Max Rashbrooke writes.
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PM responds to investigation into chief of staff who led lobbying firm
21 Mar 2023Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says there is a need for "transparency and vigilance" around lobbyists and their relationships with politicians. Audio
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The lobbyist, the liquor industry, and the Beehive's revolving door
21 Mar 2023Prime Minister's chief of staff came directly from leading a lobbying firm that argued against alcohol reforms that have now been ditched.
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Public money going to lobbying firms
20 Mar 2023An RNZ investigation reveals hundreds of thousands of dollars of public money is being spent on lobbying firms.
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