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Annual General MeetingMONDAY, 29TH OCTOBER 2018
ANZ, 171 FEATHERSTON STREET, WELLINGTON
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Your Board
PATRON
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LYN PROVOST, CNZM
Tim Goodrick
Josephine Serrallach
David McNeill
Suzanne Snively (Chair)
Prof. John Hopkins
Brendon Wilson
Henry Lynch
Christine Stevenson (Treasurer)
Charles Hett Gus Van de Roer
TINZ contracted staff as of 29 Oct 2018
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CEOJulie Haggie
Autumn ProwAdministrative
Assistant
Helen Bewley, Financial Officer
Transparency International NZ also contracts with e‐Marketing for Website managementand Business Continuance Planning Ltd (BCPL) for Co‐editing of the Newsletter and Frankies for Social Media
Anne Gilbert, TINZ Project Manager
Public Sector
2018 AGM Welcome to TINZ Members, Partners and Affiliates
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2018 AGM Apologies
MOVER: LYN PROVOST
SECONDER: TOD COOPER
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Resolution AGM 18:1 That the apologies be accepted
Changes to the rules
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Mover: Stephanie Hopkins
Seconder: John Hall
Why: The motivation for change is a June 2018 recommendation from the three yearly International Accreditation process with Transparency International for TINZ to put in place term limits for its Board members. Gibson Sheat, experienced in the review and preparation of Rules, Constitutions provided advice. This draft been approved by TINZ Directors. We acknowledge Helen Bewley and Nigel Stirling from Gibson Sheat who volunteered his time and expertise.Resolution AGM 18:2 That the proposed changes to the Rules of Transparency International NZ are agreed.
Changes to the TINZ Rules (1)
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In summary the proposed rule changes are:
1.Board members to serve a maximum of three terms of three years or maximum nine years. This restriction to take effect from 2021 to allow the society to manage Board succession and leadership (13.4)Rule 13.4 Directors will be elected for a term from the date of their election until the conclusion of the third annual general meeting following their election. Directors will be eligible for re‐election after the expiry of their term. With effect from the date of the 2021 AGM Directors are not eligible to serve on the board for more than three terms or more than nine years. To avoid doubt all terms and years served prior to this restriction taking effect and all periods served in filling a vacancy under rule 13.5 are taken into account in the calculation of length of service as a Director.
Changes to the TINZ Rules (2)
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2. Inclusion of clause allowing general meeting continuing despite defect in giving notice of General Meeting or other procedural defect, as long as there is agreement at the meeting. (12.6)3. Consolidation of section 19 Funds of the Society and section 17 Bank account to one section 17 Financial Management4. Consolidation of sections 21 Power to borrow and section 22 General powers to one section 20 Powers of the Society including power to borrow5. Inclusion of reference to the society’s Code of Conduct on the society’s website for membership criteria (sections 5 and 6)6. Some minor formatting changes
2017 AGM Minutes
MOVER: DAVID DUNSHEATH
SECONDER: DAVID MCNEILL
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Resolution AGM 18:3 : That the minutes of the 2017 AGM of Transparency International be accepted as a fair and accurate record, subject to the movers, by replacement of the year “2016” with “2017”.
Annual Report and Financial Statementsfor year ended 30 June 2018
PUBLISHED IN HARD COPY
ELECTRONIC VERSION PROVIDED
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Statement From The ChairThe Coalition government is actively supporting transparency.
Seasoned government watchers caution against getting too excited, noting that all Governments start out with high expectations of what they will do to strengthen integrity systems.
It’s important to acknowledge, though, that the Coalition Government has built on the pro‐activity of public servants who have become increasingly knowledgeable about corruption prevention and strengthening integrity systems over the past 5 years.
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Statement From The Chair
The 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index, published in February 2018 that saw New Zealand’s public sector again in first place.
There is always more to do as the more we learn about corruption, the more we understand its depth and breadth.
We need to remain vigilant to detecting corruption and responding to fraudulent and corrupt activity.
As Professor John Hopkins found when preparing the 2018 OECD report, Exporting Corruption, there is an increase in the Serious Fraud Office complaint and prosecution figures over the last five years. This news has been greeted positively as it demonstrates New Zealand is serious about detecting and preventing corruption.
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Highlights of the year to end of June 2018
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Achievements
Public Sector CEO Leaders Integrity Forums. During the period from July 2017 to June 2018 TINZ and the Office of the Auditor‐General hosted seven of these forums. The meetings offer public sector leaders opportunities to share their insights with peers and grow their collective knowledge about transparency, anti‐corruption and integrity.
Achievements
The TINZ newsletter has been enhanced to cover a widening range of articles from TINZ subject matter experts, from TINZ Affiliated Organisations and from the Public Sector CEO Leaders Integrity Forums.
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VUW Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership Another high point for TINZ is the relationship between TINZ and the VUW Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership. TINZ has greatly enjoyed working with Karin Lasthuizen and Victoria Beckett to jointly plan initiatives and events. One event featured Jose Ugaz, and on 21 March 2018, James Shaw outlined the role that transparency and accountability play in ensuring a sustainable (green) future.
Achievements
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Asia Pacific Regional Meetings and TI’s AMMTINZ hosted the 2017 Asia‐Pacific Regional Meeting in Wellington with attendees from Solomon Islands, Australia, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, China, Peru, with Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and Sri Lanka participating via Skype. Representatives from Transparency International in Berlin also attended
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Underway Financial Integrity Systems Assessment TINZ’s Financial Integrity System Assessment (FISA) approach has continued to develop. Its relevance was reinforced with the IMF FSAP recommendations and the Australian 2018 Banking Inquiry.
NIS: In June 2018, TINZ progressed planning for publication of its 2nd Edition of the Integrity Plus 2013 New Zealand National Integrity System Assessment begun in 2015.
Open Government Partnership National Action Plan TINZ remains closely involved with the OGP, now supporting the public sector initiatives to progress the third National Action Plan. Thanks to TINZ Member with Delegated Authority, David Dunsheath, for pushing for greater public involvement
Parliamentary Liaison Strategy, in 2017/18, a Parliamentary Liaison Strategy has been initiated, led by Ann Webster, to focus on Parliamentarians through building relationships between the TINZ Team and Members of Parliament.
Low Pointso A majority of the ten political parties had a poor understanding of anti‐
corruption measures based on their response to TINZ survey, sent out prior to the 2017 General Elections.
o The failure of the New Zealand National Government during 2017 to follow up on its commitment to the London Anti‐Corruption Summit hosted by David Cameron on12 May 2016.
o Continued fallout from the disruption from the restructuring of the TI‐Secretariat in Berlin.
o Continued complacency about building integrity systems to prevent corruption from the private sector.
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TINZ Board and MDA Structureo The TINZ Team is now composed of its Board of elected Directors, plus its
Patron, management, contracted staff and Members‐with‐Delegated‐Authority (MDAs).
o Each Board member (Director, MDA and Management) has an agreed accountability for at least one core activity and responsibility for two or more other topics.
o To ensure the quality of TINZ outputs, each activity and topic has two accountable TINZ Team Members.
o This means TINZ covers over 80 transparency activities and topics.
TINZ Board: Thank YOu Deputy Chair Aucklander David McNeil has been Deputy for 2017/18.
Retiring and New Directors During the period three Directors retired and we welcomed two new Interim Directors. Mark Sainsbury, Lisa Traill and Conway Powell retired replaced by new Directors Henry Lynch and John Hopkins, both of whom are already actively involved in TINZ activities. Mark Sainsbury greatly expanded TINZ media presence and Conway Powell raised the standard of contracting through his short time as a Director and member of the Personnel Committee.
Three Directors ending their term or resigning effective this AGM are Charles Hett, Karen Webster and Gus de Roer.
Thanks to all Directors, TINZ has achieved
another profitable year.
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TINZ Finance & Admin / Ethics Finance and Administration Committee
Chaired by TINZ Treasurer, Christine Stevenson, TINZ’s Administration and Finance Committee efficiently progresses the Board’s operational processes. This is important because TINZ aims to follow the highest standards and policies. By managing operational activities at the Administration and Finance Committee, there is more time at TINZ Board meetings for deeper discussions around strategic topics. I would like to acknowledge Christine for her professionalism and reliable support.
Rules, Ethics Committee
Dr Karin Lasthuizen, the new VUW Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership from Victoria University of Wellington, became the Chair of the Ethics Committee. Elected Director Charles Hett has accountability for the Ethics Committee with Auckland based TINZ Director David McNeill the third member of the committee.
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Affiliations There are many Civil Society Organisations who share similar values to TINZ, often with complementary objectives. To strengthen the implementation of common purpose, TINZ has an active Affiliations Team led by Luke Qin. In July 2017, the MOU was signed with the Institute of Internal Auditors NZ. In May 2018, FINTech NZ became a TINZ Affiliate and an MoU was signed between the two organisations. Since the end of the year we have signed an MOU with the United Nations Association of New Zealand. We look forward to an affiliations with the NZ Martial Arts Institute and are also in discussions with other organisations.
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Thank you to TINZ MDAs23 Members with Delegated Authority as at 30 June 2018
Ferdinand Balfoort David Dunsheath Liz Brown James Brown James Bushell
Todd Cooper Karen Coutts Daygan Eagar Bryce Edwards Debbie Gee
John Hall Nichola Hodge Stephanie Hopkins Karin Lasthuizen Michael Macaulay
Sarah Mead Alexandra Mills Declan Mordaunt Thomas Nash Mark Nicholas
Luke Qin Vicki Squires Fuimaona Tuiasau
Thank you to those who have supported TINZ in 2017/2018, throughfunding or in kind: public sector
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Accident Compensation Corporation`
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Auckland City Council Government Communications Security BureauInland Revenue Local Government New
ZealandMinistry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Ministry of Justice Ministry of Pacific Peoples
Ministry of Social Development
New Zealand Police New Zealand Post New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Office of the Auditor-General
Electoral Commission Office of the Ombudsman
School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington
Serious Fraud Office
State Services Commission
The Treasury
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Thank you to those who have supported TINZ in 2017/2018, throughdonations or in kind support
Bell Gully Deloitte Chapman Tripp Gibson Sheat
Grant Thornton Institute of Directors Kensington Swan KPMG
Price Waterhouse Coopers NZ Story Russell McVeagh Lowndes Law
CAANZ NZ Bankers Association Financial Services Institute
Tai Shan Foundation
THANK YOU to TINZ 2017/18 Staff
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Stephanie Hopkins – General Manger, OperationAnne Gilbert – Project Manager Public SectorHelen Bewley – Financial OfficerEva Lu – Administrative AssistantRaewyn Irwin – Executive AssistantSteve Snively – Newsletter Editor
Closing Statement from the ChairSustainable Chapter
Having a paid team provides a base to now seek resources from the private as well as the public sector to develop tools to prevent corruption, protect integrity and harvest the gains fromour country’s reputation in a manner that generates prosperity
The commitment of central and local government to funding resource has supported TINZ plans to develop a long‐term consistent strategy for New Zealand. It will demonstrate the role of a sustainable TINZ Chapter to work with New Zealand organisations and people to ensure a sustainable and legitimate New Zealand society.
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Closing Statement from the ChairSustainable Chapter
While lack of awareness and complacency remain, anti‐corruption and transparency issues are now regularly discussed in the media, by public officials and at central and local Government. We call on the new Government to turn the talk and commitments into action. Together we can make New Zealand both the least corrupt public sector in the world and the world leader in corruption prevention, through strong integrity systems operating throughout New Zealand
Suzanne Snively, ONZM Chair, Transparency International New Zealand
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ApproveAnnual Report and Financial Statements
Moved: Christine Stevenson
Seconded: Suzanne Snively
Recommended Resolution AGM 18:4: That the 2018 Annual Report including the audited financial statements, is approved.
Appointment of Auditor
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Recommended Resolution AGM 18:5 That KPMG be appointed Auditor of Transparency International New Zealand for the 2018‐19 financial year
New Member Applicants
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Moved: Henry LynchSeconded: Josephine Serrallach
Andrew Labrooy Lyn ProvostAnn Mallinson Neil BoisterBaburaja Maharjan Neil PlimmerBruce Babington Phil NewmanDebbie Gee Piet RadfordDerek Leask Robert FacerEdward Cox Salesh Narayan (Delta ABC)
Services)Felice di Napoli Sir Georfrey PalmerHelen Darling Stephano BirdHenry Lynch Synteche CollinsIan Hunt Thomas NashIan Duncan Vicky SquiresJude Bleach Graeme SharmanJulie Haggie John Down (Agenda Ltd)Kate Fortune Michael Webb
Recommended Resolution AGM 18:6 That new members listed in the member list provide are ratified as full members of Transparency International New Zealand 2018
Life Member conferral
SIR ANAND
SATYANAND
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DR MURRAY
PETRIE
Murray is a founding member of Transparency International New Zealand, as was a key auditor of the 2013 Integrity Plus New Zealand National Integrity Systems Assessment. He is Lead Technical Advisor to the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency, and leads GIFT’s work on fiscal transparency in the OGP, and the development of a new norm on public participation in fiscal policy. Murray helped draft the IMF’s 1998 Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency and the accompanying Manual, and has consulted extensively for both the IMF and the World Bank on public financial management and transparency.
Sir Anand is a former Patron of Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) and was recently appointed to the International Anti‐Corruption Conference (IACC) Council for a six‐year term. He is also a member of the Transparency International global Advisory Council. He served as New Zealand’s 19th Governor‐General between 2006 and 2011.
Life Member conferral
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Recommended Resolution AGM 18:7 That Sir Anand Satyanand and Murray Petrie be conferred life membership status of Transparency International New Zealand new members listed in the member list provide are ratified as full members of Transparency International New Zealand 2018
Moved: Claire JohnstoneSeconded: Ann Webster
Directors – elections
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THERE ARE FOUR NOMINATIONS FOR VACANT POSITIONS ON TINZ BOARD:
ANN WEBSTER STEPHANIE HOPKINS
JOHN HALL, AVON ADAMS
Avon Adams Avon Adams is a member of TINZ, a member of the Institute of Directors and a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand. I hold an MA Hons in Political Studies from the University of Auckland.
I am a communicator, broadcaster and academic and one of the industry’s most experienced and respected PR professionals. I’ve worked in communication roles in the UK, Australia as well as New Zealand where I’ve led communications and corporate affairs for some of New Zealand's best known brands including Air New Zealand, Vodafone, TVNZ, the Auckland District Health Board and the Department of Conservation.
I have a strong interest in communications as a key driver of business excellence and had extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and change communications. I’ve consulted for many government and private sector organisations and lectured at Massey University and AUT University in journalism and communications. I’ve worked for a number of television networks around the world as a journalist, presenter and director.
Much of New Zealand’s international profile comes from its reputation as an open country, relatively free of corruption, with strong integrity systems and a strong legal system to under pin it. Let’s strengthen that reputation.
I have previously been a Director of small family company and of the YWCA
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Ann Webster Ann currently works in Crown entity governance, performance and investment in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Prior to this, she worked for Office of the Auditor‐General from 1999 as Sector Manager, Local Government and from 2004 as Assistant Auditor‐General, Research and Development until October 2017.
Her experience prior to joining the Office of the Auditor‐General was in public sector corporate planning, research, and public policy in both central and local government. Ann has a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Social Science Research and a Master of Public Policy from Victoria University of Wellington.
Ann is particularly interested in: Public sector performance management, planning, reporting and improvement; Governance, integrity, risk management and public accountability; Strategy and long‐term public sector sustainability, asset and resource management.
She has been actively involved with the work of TINZ's work since 2012, through her role as the relationship manager for the Office of the Auditor‐General with TINZ. She brings a passion for and belief in the role of the public sector in serving people and safeguarding our long‐term wellbeing, and to improving its high quality of service and integrity.
Ann became a personal member of TINZ in 2017 to express personal support for and commitment to maintaining NZ's integrity. She has been a member with delegated authority since late 2017 working on TINZ activities such as the National Integrity Systems Update and the Parliamentary liaison programme. She brings knowledge of the New Zealand public sector, strong strategic thinking skills and intellectual leadership, energy, enthusiasm and proactive can‐do thinking.
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John Hall Bio
I am a general practice lawyer from a multicultural background and am fluent in the Korean language. I grew up in Auckland and am proud to call it my home. I am a member of the Auckland District Law Society’s Newly Suited committee and am also a member of several Korean community organisations. I am a founding trustee of Fortress Social Services Charitable Trust – an organisation devoted to assisting migrants to access legal services.
Purpose for becoming a TINZ Director
TINZ has a major responsibility in New Zealand civil society to call attention to corruption and prevent it’s spread. I have a personal passion for ensuring that all citizens are provided with the information and training necessary for them to understand how our society works. This combats corruption by empowering citizens to understand what corruption is and what transparency is. Historically New Zealand has relied on a sense of close‐knit community and fairness to combat corruption. However as we become a superdiverse country we need to ensure that all citizens are equipped with the knowledge to understand our system so that they are not vulnerable.
Special Topic Areas: Civics & Human Rights, OGP, Auckland Events
I confirm that I am willing to commit time beyond monthly board meetings to leading activities in my areas of delegated authority. I can assist with fundraising by planning events that raise awareness of TINZ.
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Stephanie Hopkins My professional background includes experience in central and local government and private sector finance and general management across a range of industries including financial services. More recently I have been working with not‐for‐profit organisations in senior management and consultancy/advisor roles.
I am a born and bred New Zealander growing up in rural NZ. I have travelled extensively and had the good fortune to work in Africa, the Pacific and Melanesia.
I have been associated with TINZ since mid‐2013. I have previously served on the board; been contracted as the GM, Operations and am currently a Member with Delegated Authority.
NZ is regularly recognised as the least (or ‘least equal’) corrupt country in the world. But there is much to be done to ensure we retain this ranking and more importantly the reputation that accompanies it. I want to continue to contribute to the organisation to help it achieve its vision – “A world with trusted integrity systems in which government, politics, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption."
Special Topic Areas: Pacific, Financial Integrity Services Assessment (FISA), Affiliations
I confirm that I am willing to commit time beyond monthly board meetings to leading activities in my specialist topic areas and to assisting with fundraising wherever possible.
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Directors –elections
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Resolution AGM 18:8
There being no other nominations for the four vacant positions on the Board the following people are elected to be Directors of the TINZ Board
ANN WEBSTER STEPHANIE HOPKINS
JOHN HALL AVON ADAMS
Other Business: Memorandum of Understanding THE NEW ZEALAND MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE (NZMAI) AND
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND
WELCOME GUEST: NZMAI PRESIDENT KYOSHI ANGELINA CARDEN
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Speaker: Adrian OrrGovernor, Reserve BankINTRODUCED BY ADRIENNE MEIKLE, STATE SERVICES COMMISSIONER
THANKED BY LYN MCMORRAN, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FINANCIAL SERVICES FEDERATION
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Networking TimeTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF TINZ / YOU ARE WELCOME TO STAY ON AND NETWORK
THANKS TO ANZ
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Annual General MeetingMONDAY, 29TH OCTOBER 2018
ANZ, 171 FEATHERSTON STREET, WELLINGTON
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