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  • Serious concerns about cruel and inhuman treatment at forensic facility

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    Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says he is seriously concerned about the use of seclusion at forensic units in the Wellington region.

  • Ombudsman launches investigation into MIQ booking system

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    The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is launching a broad investigation into the Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) booking system after receiving hundreds of complaints.

  • Ombudsman’s 2020-2021 Annual Report published

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    Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has today published the 2020/2021 Annual Report.

    The report details the Ombudsman’s work over the past year against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • New LGOIMA calculator launched

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    Today the Chief Ombudsman has launched an online calculator that will make it easier for you, and local government agencies, to estimate the maximum timeframe for responding to an official information request.

  • Statement from Chief Ombudsman regarding MIQ complaints

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    Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has issued the following statement on his consideration of complaints about the managed isolation and allocation system and border-related issues.