Preventing Corruption in NZ's Political System

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From: Adam Irish

Dear Ministry of Justice,

I am writing to make an Official Information Act request for information related to measures taken to prevent corruption in New Zealand's political system, including the influence of foreign countries like the People's Republic of China.

In accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information:

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.

I would appreciate it if you could provide the requested information as soon as possible and in any event within 20 working days of the date of this request.

Yours faithfully,

Adam Irish

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From: OIA@justice.govt.nz
Ministry of Justice

Kia ora,

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Ngā mihi,

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Ministry of Justice

Kia ora Adam

Thank you for emailing the Ministry of Justice.

We acknowledge receipt of your request .

This has been forwarded onto the relevant business unit to respond to.

The Ministry of Justice may publish the response to your request on our website, you can expect that if your OIA is to be published that this will take place at least 10 working days after it has been sent you. Your name and any other personal information will be withheld under Section 9(2)(a) (protect the privacy of natural persons).

You can expect a response by 13/03/2023.

Ngā mihi,

Ministerial Relations and Services
Governance and Assurance
Strategy, Governance and Assurance
04 918 8800 | Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture www.justice.govt.nz

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From: Adam Irish <[FOI #21813 email]>
Sent: Monday, 13 February 2023 12:47 am
To: [Ministry of Justice request email]
Subject: Official Information request - Preventing Corruption in NZ's Political System

Dear Ministry of Justice,

I am writing to make an Official Information Act request for information related to measures taken to prevent corruption in New Zealand's political system, including the influence of foreign countries like the People's Republic of China.

In accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information:

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.

I would appreciate it if you could provide the requested information as soon as possible and in any event within 20 working days of the date of this request.

Yours faithfully,

Adam Irish

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Hi Adam,

 

Please find a letter regarding your OIA attached.

 

 

Ngā mihi,

Paul Easton

Principal Media Advisor | Communications Services
Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture

027 276 9810

[1][email address] | [2]justice.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

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Kia ora Adam,

Attached is a decision letter relating your Official Information Act
request on preventing corruption.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Katarina

 

Katarina Fauvel (nee Williams) (she/her)
Senior Advisor, Media | Communication Services

Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture

M 027 390 2703

E: [email address] | [1]justice.govt.nz

 

 

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Mōrena Adam,

 

Attached is the response to your Official Information Act request on
preventing corruption.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Katarina

 

Katarina Fauvel (nee Williams) (she/her)
Senior Advisor, Media | Communication Services

Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture

M 027 390 2703

E: [email address] | [1]justice.govt.nz

 

 

 

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