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The Ombudsman: When government decisions go wrong

Making Ombudsman complaints in New Zealand

Dealing with a government department, local council or other public body can sometimes be frustrating. A decision may appear unfair, information may be withheld, correspondence may go unanswered, or an agency’s process may simply not seem right. In many of these situations, the Office of the Ombudsman provides an important avenue for independent review. What […]