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Office of the Ombudsman

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Government • 7 Oct 2026
Ombudsman's office releases new guidance on official information and the use of AI

The Office of the Ombudsman has published new guidance on official information and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for requesters, agencies and complainants.

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Government • 16 Mar 2026
Ombudsman's office publishes OIA and LGOIMA complaints information for July to December 2025

The Office of the Ombudsman has published its half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints.

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Government • 25 Oct 2025
Another record year for Office of the Ombudsman

The Ombudsman’s office completed more complaints than it received with a record 104 percent clearance rate over the past year.

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Government • 14 Mar 2025
Chief Ombudsman publishes OIA and LGOIMA complaints information for July to December 2024

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has published his half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints.

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Health • 4 Mar 2025
Chief Ombudsman releases report into secure aged care facilities

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is concerned that people can be placed in secure aged care facilities in New Zealand without the proper legal authority.

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Corrections • 19 Dec 2024
Chief Ombudsman calls for Corrections to stop the way it is running Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit

The Chief Ombudsman says the Department of Corrections must stop the way it’s running the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (PERU) because the unit’s prisoners are being ill-treated.

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Government • 24 Oct 2024
Chief Ombudsman issues another stinging criticism of Oranga Tamariki over failure to investigate child assault and violence claims

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.

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Government • 23 Oct 2024
More and more people are turning to the Ombudsman for help

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has today published his 2023/2024 Annual Report.

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Government • 20 Sep 2024
Chief Ombudsman publishes details of investigation into Associate Health Minister's refusal to release information on author of tobacco policy advice

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.

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