The independent review of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme
25 Oct 2024
The independent review of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, which I undertook, has now been released.
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Talking on RNZ’s The Panel
22 Oct 2024
I am now a regular on the Panel. This week, we talked about governance at Wellington City Council, waka jumping laws, fireworks, school lunches and penny farthings. Always fun with Wallace Chapman.
Banking, groceries, birthing, Mongolia and more with Minister Bayly
03 Sep 2024
I caught up with Minister Andrew Bayly to have a wide-ranging conversation
A shout-out to our constitution... and yes we do have one!
02 Sep 2024
I was on RNZ's the Panel and was asked what I had been thinking about. I have been thinking about our constitution and the protections it affords us all, including human rights and rule of law. (Starts at 16 seconds in).
Fair improvements needed for retirement villages residents and operators
28 Aug 2024
Retirement villages are currently under review. I had the opportunity to address operators of these villages to tell them that there is a symbiotic relationship between residents and operators. Both groups need to do more t...
Outgoing consumer advocacy chair calls for levy funding to keep council alive
08 Jul 2024
The demise of the Consumer Advocacy Council is disappointing for residential and small business consumers. Read why in Newsroom