Public Records Act 2005

Requirement to create and maintain records

Every public office and local authority must create and maintain full and accurate records of its affairs, in accordance with normal, prudent business practice, including the records of any matter that is contracted out to an independent contractor.

Every public office must maintain in an accessible form, so as to be able to be used for subsequent reference, all public records that are in its control, until their disposal is authorised by or under this Act or required by or under another Act.

Every local authority must maintain in an accessible form, so as to be able to be used for subsequent reference, all protected records that are in its control, until their disposal is authorised by or under this Act.

Worth watching : An informal talk with Penny Bright which addresses this: How To Steal A Whole City, Penny Bright, Public Watchdog NZ

Currently( 20181019) awaiting outcome :

Petition calling for an investigation into whether Auckland Council is complying with the Public Records Act 2005

Wednesday 26th of September 2018 : Petition Handover at Parliament

Friday 21st of September 2018 : National's Nikki Kaye helps activist Penny Bright's fight for transparency at Auckland Council

Monday 18th of September 2018 : Petition of Lisa Er - Auckland Council must comply with the Public Records Act 2005

Official Information Act Requests

15th of May 2018 Is Auckland Council Complying with the Public Records Act 2005 ( Alan Preston )

Response from Auckland Council ( refused )

Response from Archives New Zealand