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Calls to level the playing field in lobbying

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 6:15am
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Calls to level the playing field in lobbying

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 6:15am

A desire to level the playing field, when it comes to lobbying. 

Health Coalition Aotearoa's pushing for stronger regulations alongside the Helen Clark Foundation and Transparency International. 

They want a public register of lobbyist meetings, a cooling-off period to prevent ex-ministers immediately becoming lobbyists, and a lower limit forcing someone to disclose political donations. 

Co-Chair, Boyd Swinburn says told Andrew Dickens those with vested interests are getting a bigger say on public policy, than groups pushing for positive social outcomes. 

He says nothing wrong with balanced lobbying -- which gives policy for public good, not private good. 

 

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