The IIA NZ Lunch 'n' Learn Bi-Monthly Luncheon serves as a platform for professionals in the field of risk management, internal auditing, and related disciplines to come together, network, and gain valuable insights and knowledge from industry experts. The purpose of these luncheons is to foster collaboration, share best practices, networking opportunities and promote continuous professional development. This event is offered as a hybrid event. All are welcome.

Topic: "Corruption - Getting Better or Worse?"

Speaker: Julie Haggie, Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) CEO

We're pleased to invite you to our first 2025 IIA NZ Lunch n Learn event, where we will delve into the crucial topic of Corruption - Getting Better or Worse.

Julie Haggie, TINZ CEO

Julie has been Chief Executive of Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) since 2018, following 20 years of experience as a Chief Executive Officer and senior manager in regulatory, professional and NGO organisations. TINZ is one of 100 chapters in a global movement against corruption. It is a non-partisan civil society organisation powered by volunteers.

Julie advocates for transparency integrity and accountability as antidotes to corruption. TINZ focuses on 'integrity systems', highlighting where we need to change law and practices. Stronger systems help us to counter, identify and root out corruption, which unfortunately does occur in New Zealand. TINZ' focus areas include business integrity, public sector integrity, integrity and civil society awareness and participation. We also work with Pacific chapters to support their anti-corruption work.

Topic Overview:

We are excited to welcome Julie Haggie back to present the latest update on corruption in New Zealand.

New Zealand's score on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has been dropping over time, with the country slipping from 1st to 3rd place among the least corrupt of 180 countries in 2024. The CPI measures public sector corruption, providing a valuable insight into our integrity systems.

The next CPI release is in February 2025. Will New Zealand's ranking improve or decline?

This session will explore the latest results, identify key challenges, and discuss actionable steps to strengthen our integrity culture and systems.

Online Networking: Prior to the commencement of the welcoming remarks and the speaker's presentation at 12:30 pm, we're organising a virtual lunch chat room session. You'll have the chance to engage with fellow online attendees and get into the networking spirit!