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NZTA failed on ad promise
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NZTA failed on ad promise

Transport agency says it meant to pull ads featuring politicians but didn't until BusinessDesk started asking questions.

Jem Traylen 09 Sep 2022
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OIA on NZTA ad complaint released
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OIA on NZTA ad complaint released

Documents reveal NZTA undertook to remove ads before the local election period began.

Jem Traylen 08 Sep 2022
Ombudsman 'reassured' by Official Information Act data
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Ombudsman 'reassured' by Official Information Act data

Official Information Act data suggests the public service is meeting its obligations – but some disagree.

Jem Traylen 08 Sep 2022
Local election candidates star in NZTA ads
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Local election candidates star in NZTA ads

NZTA is being accused of breaching political neutrality by having election candidates feature in its ads.

Jem Traylen 06 Sep 2022