New taskforce launched to tackle corruption in the public service

Friday 18 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 4:58pm

In this story Richard Chambers, Inland Revenue, Department of Corrections, ACC, Ministry of Social Development, Serious Fraud Office

The Serious Fraud Office is leading a new taskforce to review anti-corruption mechanisms within six government entities. The initiative aims to prevent and detect fraud within the public service. Officials suggested that measures could eventually expand to include the private sector.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 18 Jul 2025, 4:54pm

   Anti-Corruption Taskforce could grow to cover private sector; Serious Fraud Office chief says ‘billions’ potentially lost to fraud and bribery each year (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 18 Jul 2025, 4:58pm

   Taskforce launched to tackle public service corruption (opens in new tab)