State Sector

Patronage, Journalism and Open Society.

Article – James Littlewood A panel discussion this morning shone a very bright light on a very familiar problem: the problem of journalism; knowing whats going on; keeping the bastards honest. Marianne Ellion (of Action Station) hosted the discussion with Mark Jennings (Mediaworks), …

RNZ Freeview HD Coverage Extended

Press Release – Radio New Zealand More New Zealanders in provincial regions of the North and South Islands will be able to access RNZ National audio and video services following RNZs successful launch of Checkpoint with John Campbell.

Worrying fall for NZ in global corruption index

Press Release – Public Service Association New Zealands slipped down the rankings in a worldwide corruption index, and the Public Service Associations urging the government to take it seriously. Transparency Internationals Corruption Perceptions Index 2016 has seen New Zealand slip from …

Chief Ombudsman’s statement on High Court TPPA Decision

Press Release – Office of the Ombudsman The High Courts decision released today requiring the Minister of Trade to reconsider his decision relating to Professor Jane Kelseys request for information about the TPPA relates only to the decision making process followed by the Minister.