Peter Boshier
Fears some schools still locking up autistic students
Advocates for autistic children fear some schools may still be using seclusion rooms despite them being outlawed earlier this year. Miramar Central School in Wellington has been told to apologise and… Audio
Seclusion rooms may still be used in schools, say austism advocates
Advocates for autistic children fear some schools may still be using seclusion rooms despite them being outlawed earlier this year.
11 year old autistic child locked up at school called unreasonable and oppressive
Unreasonable and oppressive - that's what the Chief Ombudsman said today about how a Wellington school dealt with a child with autism. Audio
Seclusion of autistic boy 'unreasonable' - ombudsman
An autistic boy who was repeatedly locked in a room by his Wellington school had to have counselling as a result, an ombudsman's report says.
Prison violence levels 'alarming' - Ombudsman
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says unannounced prison visits have revealed alarming levels of violence. He has just published a scathing report into one of the country's biggest prisons - Christchurch… Audio
How open and transparent is the new government?
Barely a month after ministers were sworn in, there have been claims the Labour-New Zealand first government has already adopted a secretive approach. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has appointed Clare… Audio
Simon Bridges "vindicated" over OIA ruling
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is claiming vindication after being cleared of trying to improperly influence officials into keeping a report secret. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Whistleblower protection 'inadequate' - Ombudsman
The chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says there is insufficient protection for whistleblowers. Audio
Unannounced visit from Ombudsman reveals unsafe prison
Corrections' Chief Custodial Officer Neil Bates says Hawke's Bay Prison is a big, complex prison with major gang issues which become magnified in that setting. But he says the prison does not need a… Audio
Aranui principal - Ministry apology isn't enough
The former principal of Aranui Primary School in Christchurch, Mike Allen, says the apology from the Ministry of Education isn't enough. Mr Allen says the Ministry clearly had a plan it couldn't… Audio
Ed Ministry put secrecy ahead of transparency
The Education Ministry has apologised after a critical report from the Chief Ombudsman said the ministry failed to fully inform Christchurch schools before revealing plans in 2012 to close and merge… Audio
Chief Ombudsman asks for assurances about ministers
A top government watchdog wants an assurance ministers aren't flouting the law when dealing with requests for official information. Audio
Corrections chief Ray Smith defends dept after restraint
"Mistakes were made. It's needed to be discontinued but I do understand why it was being done. We were trying to keep him alive." Corrections chief executive Ray Smith discusses what went wrong that… Audio
Online schools could become dumping ground: Ombudsman
Lynn Freeman talks to Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier about his concerns over online schools. He says they could become dumping grounds for children with disabilities, and he's calling for significant… Audio
Ombudsman: Outcry should not be needed for Govt to act
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is welcoming a ban on the use of seclusion rooms in New Zealand schools but says it shouldn't take a public outcry for the government to act. Audio
Ombudsman working to improve public sector responses to OIA req
The new ombudsman, Judge Peter Boshier, is working with the State Services Commissioner to address long delays in responses to Official Information Act requests. Audio
Chief Ombudsman: 'We won't let this gather dust'
Chief Ombudsman Judge Boshier has initiated an investigation into the use of seclusion rooms in schools. He says his office will act swiftly, and won't let it 'gather dust'. Video, Audio
The Day In Parliament for 8 April 2016 - morning edition
House is adjourned until Tuesday 12 April. Dramatic end to week after Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee, makes an unprecedented attack on the new chief ombudsman, Judge Peter Boshier. New Zealand… Audio
Ombudsman eyes funding for complaints fast-track
Judge Boshier discusses his plans to resolve complaints much faster, and why he ruled that the Prime Minister must release his texts from Rachel Glucina in the pony tail case. Audio
New Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier
Former Principal Family Court Judge Peter Boshier was one of our highest profile judges during his eight years in that role, and intends to bring the same openness to his new role as Chief Ombudsman.
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