The new Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand is John Allen. Learn more about the unique role our Ombudsman has by heading to the website ➡️: ombudsman.parliament.nz/abou… #ombudsman

The Chief Ombudsman has released a report that outlines serious concerns about human rights abuses at the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

The Chief Ombudsman has again issued a stinging criticism of Oranga Tamariki this time over failing to properly investigate reports of assaults and violence against pre-school and primary-aged children. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

Annual report shows Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier completed highest number of complaints and protected disclosures in 2023/24. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

The Chief Ombudsman has referred record keeping issues identified during his investigation into an official information complaint against Associate Health Minister Casey Costello to the Chief Archivist. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

Have you requested information from, or attended a meeting or workshop organised by, Marlborough District Council? The Chief Ombudsman would like to hear from you. Go to surveymonkey.com/r/HYZV8DR

Have you requested information from, or attended a meeting or workshop organised by, Wellington City Council? The Chief Ombudsman would like to hear from you. Go to surveymonkey.com/r/HYZV8DR

Have you requested information from, or attended a meeting or part of a meeting where Auckland Transport intended to make, or made, a bylaw. The Chief Ombudsman would like to hear from you. Go to surveymonkey.com/r/37M7MYY

Have you requested information from, or attended a meeting or workshop organised by, Queenstown Lakes District Council? The Chief Ombudsman would like to hear from you. Go to surveymonkey.com/r/HYZV8DR

Have you requested information from Wellington Water? The Chief Ombudsman would like to hear from you. Go to surveymonkey.com/r/HYZV8DR

The Chief Ombudsman today announced investigations of Auckland Transport and Wellington Water along with the Wellington City Council, Queenstown Lakes District Council and Marlborough District Council. Go to ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has published his biannual OIA and LGOIMA complaints data. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

The Chief Ombudsman’s latest newsletter is out now, providing a summary of his work over the past quarter. Read it here: ombudsman.parliament.nz/reso…

The Chief Ombudsman recently investigated complaints about 2 school boards who refused to implement some of his key recommendations. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

Whistleblowing is on the rise with a growing number of people contacting the Ombudsman to report serious wrongdoing ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

Read the latest Ombudsman Quarterly Review for an update on our work ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

NZDF failed to give Chief Ombudsman all relevant information related to Operation Burnham OIA investigation. Read the media release and case note ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

We’re celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week 2024 by sharing some of our resources in NZSL. We’re kicking it off with Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier introducing himself in NZSL. @Deaf_Aotearoa vimeo.com/943047510

The Chief Ombudsman has developed an international self-assessment tool that is designed to help Ombudsmen identify their strengths and areas for improvement. The tool was developed to assist all Ombudsmen, with a focus on those in the Asia-Pacific region. ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…

The Chief Ombudsman has created a new online learning platform for people in the public sector who deal with official information or want to know more about it. Read more about Te Puna Mātauranga: ombudsman.parliament.nz/news…