New Zealand's fifth Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan is currently in development. 

The OGP is a multilateral initiative which promotes the principles of open government. These are transparency, citizen participation and public accountability. 

The key element of OGP membership is to prepare a ‘National Action Plan’ which contains commitments to advance open government. New Zealand has been a member since 2013 and has submitted 4 National Action Plans so far. 

The Minister for the Public Service leads OGP in New Zealand. The Public Service Commission (the Commission) supports the Minister in this role. 

Message from the Minister for the Public Service

New Zealanders deserve a government they can trust – one that’s open, transparent and accountable in everything it does. 

These are not just buzz words – they are principles I believe in and am committed to putting into practice.  

I’m pleased to announce that New Zealand will shortly begin development of our fifth National Action Plan under the Open Government Partnership. Cabinet has asked me to lead this process and I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas. 

I think the best way to start this conversation is to look at the four key focus areas in the Public Service Commission’s integrity action plan. They are: 

  1. Resetting expected standards and improving agency practice; 
  2. Strengthening conflict of interest management; 
  3. Improving how complaints are handled; and 
  4. Advancing our commitments to reduce corruption and fraud 

These priorities align closely with the principles of open government – and I will be using them to guide our consultation to shape the next National Action Plan. 

For me, integrity, transparency and public trust are not just ideals – they are the foundation of good government. And that is what we are here to deliver. 

Hon Judith Collins KC 
Minister for the Public Service 

 

You can find more information about the Commission's integrity action plan below. 

Action plan to strengthen Public Service integrity 

How to get involved

Provide your feedback on the potential commitments 

The Commission has identified 4 potential commitments for NAP5. You can provide your feedback online until 28 November by using the form linked below or emailing us on ogpnz@publicservice.govt.nz. 

Participate in the final NAP5 workshop  

Wednesday 26 November 10am to 12:30pm 

The Commission will host a final online workshop on 26 November to discuss the potential commitments before they are provided to the Minister for the Public Service for approval. 

Please register your attendance by emailing ogpnz@publicservice.govt.nz. 

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  • Provide your feedback on potential commitments

    Based on discussion at the online workshops, the Commission has identified 4 potential commitments for NAP5: 

    No. 

    Commitment topic 

    1 

    Review protected disclosures practice 

    2 

    Develop a corruption assessment tool 

    3 

    Support ethical government – private sector career transitions 

    4 

    Explore options to improve transparency of senior leaders’ conflicts of interest 

    A document with the details of each commitment is available here: OGP NAP5 - Potential commitments(PDF, 373 KB)

    This document explains the problem we’re trying to solve and how the co-creation process shaped the proposed commitment. We’ve left the milestones and stakeholders sections blank while we consult on the potential commitments. Once we’ve reviewed your feedback and finalised the commitments, we’ll complete those sections

    We want to hear what you think about these ideas.  

    You can share your thoughts by filling out the online form: OGP: Consultation on New Zealand's fifth National Action Plan – Fill out form 

    Or by emailing the team at ogpnz@publicservice.govt.nz 

    Consultation will close on 28 November. You can also participate in our final online workshop to share your views. 

    Privacy statement 

    We collect your name, organisation (if relevant) and email address so that we can better understand your perspective, send you updates on the outcome of this consultation, and contact you about the feedback you provide if necessary. If you choose not to provide your name, organisation or email address we’ll still process your feedback but won’t be able to contact you about it or provide you updates on this work. 

    We’ll keep your information safe by storing it in encrypted files and only allowing certain staff to access it. We will only share your information with other agencies when necessary to properly consider your feedback. You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. 

    If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information or have it corrected, please contact us at: 

    ogpnz@publicservice.govt.nz
    +64 4 495 6600
    PO Box 329, Wellington 6140 

  • New Zealand’s NAP5 timeline

    New Zealand is working towards submitting a new National Action Plan to OGP by 31 December 2025. Here is our timeline: 

    • September/October 2025: Gathering ideas for commitments through online workshops and written input, and shaping them into a draft action plan. 
    • October/November 2025: Sharing responses to the input received, refining commitments with responsible agencies, and holding a final workshop to refine the draft plan. 
    • December 2025: Submitting the final action plan to the Minister for the Public Service for approval. 

  • New Zealand’s approach to NAP5

    New Zealand has been a member of OGP since 2013 and created four National Action Plans in that time. The Commission leads the development and coordination of NAPs for government.   

    The Commission’s approach to developing NAP5 builds off past experience, feedback from civil society and government agencies, and recommendations from OGPs independent Review Mechanism (IRM) made in the New Zealand Results Report 2022-2024 and the New Zealand Co-Creation Brief 2025.

    The key points of guidance, or rules of engagement, for New Zealand’s approach to NAP5 are: 

    • The Minister for the Public Service has asked for a focused NAP5, well-aligned to Government priorities, and developed through a streamlined process. 
    • The OGP section of the Commission website and online workshops provide a space for ongoing stakeholder dialogue on NAP5. New Zealand will not convene an expert advisory group or formal multistakeholder committee for NAP5. 
    • The ideas most likely to become commitments in NAP5 will: 
      • Support the focus areas in the Commission’s action plan to strengthen Public Service integrity  
      • Be achievable without needing extra funding or resources 
      • Align with what Ministers and agencies are already working on 

  • What we’ve heard so far

    Information session 

    Thursday 4 September from 1:30pm to 2:30pm 

    On 4 September, we hosted an online information session about the OGP and New Zealand’s approach to developing NAP5. A record of that discussion is below. 

    NAP5 Information Session record of discussion(PDF, 93 KB)

    Workshop 1 

    Thursday 11 September from 10:00am to 12:30pm 

    On 11 September, we hosted the first online workshop to develop NAP5. We used the focus areas in the Commission's Action plan to strengthen Public Service integrity to guide our conversation, and heard from civil society, public servants, and individuals on the ideas they have for advancing open government in New Zealand. A record of that discussion is below. 

    Workshop 1 record of discussion(PDF, 109 KB)

    Workshop 2 

    Tuesday 23 September from 1:00pm to 3:30pm 

    On 23 September, we hosted the second online workshop to develop NAP5. We used the themes from our first workshop to develop our ideas further and come up with potential commitments for NAP5. The ideas we used to guide our workshop and a record of our discussion are below. 

    Workshop 2 record of discussion(PDF, 105 KB)

    Workshop 2 ideas for development(PDF, 101 KB)

    Reasoned responses 

    Throughout NAP5 development the Commission received a wide range of ideas from the public and stakeholders. While these ideas were valuable, not all could be progressed as formal commitments under the plan. 

    The document below records these ideas, explains why they weren’t included as NAP5 commitments, and highlights related workstreams or initiatives outside the OGP context that address similar goals. 

    Reasoned response for potential OGP commitments(PDF, 116 KB)