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New Zealand’s corruption score hit a 10-year low, with widespread fraud suspected across agencies and no national anti-corruption strategy.
New Zealand’s Corruption Perceptions Index score has dropped to 81, its lowest in a decade, marking a four-year decline and a shift from its former top global ranking.
A pilot report by the Anti-Corruption Taskforce found 446 suspected fraud cases across six agencies, with experts warning that actual incidents are likely under-reported due to weak controls, inconsistent reporting, and unclear guidance.
Public-sector fraud may cost between $823 million and $10.24 billion, particularly in areas like tax and public contracting.
Despite progress in detection, New Zealand remains the only Five Eyes nation without a national anti-corruption strategy, leaving agencies under-resourced and oversight lacking.
Experts urge stronger transparency, accountability, and enforcement to protect democratic integrity ahead of an election year.
La puntuación de corrupción de Nueva Zelanda alcanzó su nivel más bajo en 10 años, con sospechas de fraude generalizado en todas las agencias y sin una estrategia nacional anticorrupción.