Allen + Clarke

1. Business / Trading Name: Allen and Clarke Policy and Regulatory Specialists Limited, trading as Allen + Clarke, is the official company name. The firm is commonly known simply as “Allen + Clarke” in all branding and communications.

2. Company Number: 1042598 (New Zealand Companies Office registration number).

3. NZBN: 9429037226213 (New Zealand Business Number).

4. Entity Type: New Zealand Limited Company (Ltd) – a privately held limited liability company registered in New Zealand.

5. Business Classification: Classified under ANZSIC code M696205 as a “Business Consultant Service”. In practice, Allen + Clarke operates as a public policy and business consultancy firm, providing professional services in policy analysis, regulatory design, research, and related advisory roles.

6. Industry Category: Professional services (public policy consulting). The company describes its industry as “Business Consulting and Services”, reflecting its role as a consultancy to government, business and NGO clients on policy, regulatory, and strategic projects.

7. Year Founded: 2000. Allen + Clarke was founded in 2000 (incorporated on 23 June 2000). (NB: Some company publications cite 2001 as the start of operations, but official records confirm a 2000 incorporation.)

8. Addresses:

   • New Zealand Office: Level 2, The Woolstore, 262 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. This Wellington address has been the physical and registered office since 2014, after earlier premises in Thorndon and Johnsonville.

   • Australian Office: Suite 1103, 276 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. (Allen + Clarke established a permanent Melbourne office as part of its expansion into Australia.)

9. Website URL: www.allenandclarke.co.nz – the firm’s official website, which provides information on services, projects, and values. (An Australian domain allenandclarke.com.au also exists for the Melbourne branch.)

10. LinkedIn URL: The company’s LinkedIn page is linkedin.com/company/allen-clarke (Allen + Clarke on LinkedIn). This page provides company updates and indicates a staff count of 50–200 and headquarters in “Wellington + Melbourne”.

11. Company Hub NZ URL: https://www.companyhub.nz/companyDetails.cfm?nzbn=9429037226213 (This page is an unofficial aggregation of Companies Office data.)

12. NZ Companies Office URL: https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/1042598 (As of 2025, the Companies Office summary confirms Allen and Clarke Policy and Regulatory Specialists Ltd is a registered company in good standing, incorporated 23/06/2000.)

13. Social Media URLs: Allen + Clarke maintains a LinkedIn presence (see above). The firm does not appear to have an official Twitter/X or Facebook account – no active profiles on those platforms are evident in 2025. Its public outreach is primarily through LinkedIn and its own website (including a blog/resources section). (The company’s social media footprint is relatively limited, aligning with its low public profile.)

14. Ultimate Holding Company: None. Allen + Clarke is independently owned by its partners and staff, with no parent or holding company. It is not part of a larger corporate group. The ultimate ownership rests with the individual shareholders (see below), rather than any external corporation.

15. Key Shareholders: The company is privately held by a group of directors and senior employees. Matthew Allen (co-founder) and Paul Houliston are the two majority shareholders and company Directors. In addition, 11 minority shareholders (all of whom are staff members or directors) share ownership: Anna Gribble, Ned Hardie-Boys, Rob Smith, Jason Carpenter, Marnie Carter, Jacqui Haggland, Anton Davis, Jonathan Champion, Kelley Reeve, Kylie Berg, and Linda Gyorki. These individuals each hold small stakes (ranging roughly from 1% to 10% of shares) in the firm, reflecting an employee-ownership model. No outside investors hold equity.

16. Leadership:

• Matthew John Allen – Managing Partner (NZ): Co-founder and Director, leading the Wellington office. Background in public service (see Item 18) and the firm’s figurehead in New Zealand.

• Paul Houliston – Managing Partner (Australia): Director and co-owner, leads the Melbourne office. Joined Allen + Clarke in 2011 and spearheaded its Australian expansion, with expertise in public policy consulting.

• Marnie Carter – Director: Joined the Board in 2020; a senior consultant who became part of leadership as the company grew.

• Nicholas (Nick) Leffler – Director: Joined the Board in 2020; a senior consultant (and practice lead) elevated to leadership.

• (Former) Dion Mortensen – Board Chair / Independent Director: Served as independent Board Chair from 2013 until June 2024. Mortensen is a professional director and investor (a partner at venture capital firm Movac) who provided governance oversight. (Following Mortensen’s 2024 departure, the Board likely restructured or appointed a new independent chair – however, specifics are not publicly disclosed.)

(Allen + Clarke’s Board in recent years comprised the two Managing Partners and two elected minority-shareholder representatives, in addition to the independent chair).

17. Staff: Approximately 110–130 staff members in total, across New Zealand and Australia. Allen + Clarke reports having an “80 strong” Wellington-based team and a “30 strong” Melbourne team as of the mid-2020s. (The headcount has grown steadily from a small core in the early 2000s to over a hundred employees by 2025.) Staff include policy consultants, analysts, evaluators, project managers, and support personnel. The company emphasises a highly qualified workforce: e.g. “over 40 consultants” with diverse expertise in fields such as health, social policy, regulation, and evaluation. Many staff have public sector backgrounds, reflecting the firm’s specialization in government advisory work.

18. Staff That Have Held Previous Government Roles: A number of Allen + Clarke’s key personnel are former public servants or government advisors, illustrating a typical “revolving door” between the public sector and consulting. For example:

• Matthew Allen (Managing Partner) previously worked in the NZ Government – he was National Drug Policy Manager at the Ministry of Health in the late 1990s and also served as a programme manager for a Government inquiry (the 2018 Mental Health & Addiction Inquiry) under the Department of Internal Affairs. His early career as a public health policy analyst and enforcement officer provided him insider experience before co-founding the firm.

• Paul Houliston (Managing Partner) has a background as a public policy consultant and has worked closely with government agencies; prior to joining Allen + Clarke he accumulated experience in strategic policy roles (e.g. in New Zealand’s public sector and then consulting for Australian state agencies).

• Many senior consultants at Allen + Clarke similarly have held roles in government departments or crown agencies. For instance, Ned Hardie-Boys (Practice Lead for Evaluation) has worked on projects for NZ Department of Conservation and other agencies ; Kylie Berg and Linda Gyorki, based in Australia, have public sector and NGO backgrounds in policy; Marnie Carter came from roles in local or central government (prior to consulting); etc.

• Allen + Clarke explicitly markets its team as “consultants experienced in government”, including former policymakers, regulators, and analysts who “know how government works”. This prior governmental experience among staff is a key selling point but also an area of scrutiny (see Part Two on conflicts of interest).

19. Past Employees: Notable former members of Allen + Clarke include:

• David Terence Clarke – Co-founder of the firm and the original “Clarke” in Allen & Clarke. He was a Director and shareholder from the company’s inception in 2000 until 2013. Clarke, who had a background in public policy (including roles at the Ministry of Health), left the company in 2013; his departure resulted in Matthew Allen and others buying out his shares. After exiting, David Clarke no longer has an active role in the business.

• Dion Mortensen – Served as Independent Director/Board Chair (2013–2024), as noted above. While not a day-to-day “employee,” his role was significant in governance. Mortensen’s term ended in mid-2024. His departure was notable given his high-profile background (former NZX director, startup investor, ex-Board member of government entities).

• Other Alumni: Given Allen + Clarke’s 20+ year history, a number of consultants have come and gone. Some past employees have moved into senior roles in the public service or other consultancies. (For example, former consultants have joined government departments or international organisations after their tenure at A+C, leveraging the experience gained. However, specific names are generally not publicised.) Notably, no former Allen + Clarke staff are known to have become Members of Parliament or elected officials, unlike some lobbying firms – the career trajectory has tended to be between the consultancy and public sector agencies.

20. Clients: Allen + Clarke’s clients span government agencies, international organisations, NGOs, and occasionally private sector entities. The firm’s bread-and-butter work comes from public sector contracts in New Zealand and abroad. Domestic government clients have included almost every corner of the NZ public service: e.g. the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Ministry for the Environment, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, and various others. For example, Allen + Clarke has been contracted to: analyse submissions for the Education (Pastoral Care) Bill for the Ministry of Education ; conduct research on public confidence in Employment Services for MBIE ; review transport regulations for Waka Kotahi ; facilitate strategic planning for the Ministry for Culture & Heritage ; and manage health sector projects for the Ministry of Health (such as developing the NZ National Organ Donation Strategy). The New Zealand Parliament/Select Committees have also indirectly been clients (e.g. contracting Allen + Clarke to analyse public submissions on legislation).

In addition, Allen + Clarke works with international and regional bodies. It has delivered projects for foreign governments and donors in the Pacific and Asia-Pacific region. Notably, MFAT has engaged Allen + Clarke to evaluate and design aid programmes (e.g. in Solomon Islands, Tonga, Samoa), and the firm has partnered with agencies like the Asian Development Bank and World Health Organization via NZ aid projects. The company’s NGO and private sector clients are less frequently publicised, but Allen + Clarke has provided consulting to non-profits (especially through its pro bono programme – see Item 24) and occasionally to industry associations or companies seeking public policy expertise. (For instance, the Veterinary Council of New Zealand – a regulatory body – hired Allen + Clarke to review the Veterinarians Act 2005.)

Client Disclosure: Allen + Clarke does not publish a comprehensive client list on its website, citing confidentiality. However, numerous client engagements are revealed via public sector disclosures and the firm’s own project case studies. Its reputation is largely built on government work, and it is understood to be a “Tier-1” all-of-government consultant for New Zealand agencies (pre-approved for direct contracting on major projects).

21. Industries/Sectors Represented: The firm’s work covers a broad range of sectors, reflecting the policy areas of its clients. Key sectors and themes include: health and public health (e.g. tobacco control, healthcare strategy, pandemic response) ; education (e.g. tertiary pastoral care policy) ; social services and welfare; environmental policy and sustainability; justice and law reform (including Treaty of Waitangi issues and electoral law) ; economic development and labour market (e.g. employment services, tourism initiatives); international development (aid programme evaluations in Pacific nations) ; regulatory affairs (across sectors like transport, primary industries, health and safety); and governance/organisational strategy. Allen + Clarke explicitly highlights focus areas such as “Māori, Pacific and First Nations rights and aspirations”, “human health and wellbeing”, “social justice, equity and inclusion”, and environmental sustainability as part of its portfolio. In essence, the firm can be seen as representing or working in any sector where public policy, regulation, or programme management is at stake. It does not limit itself to one industry – its “industry” is the public sector and public policy realm broadly, which touches on many domains.

22. Publicly Disclosed Engagements: Several of Allen + Clarke’s engagements have been publicly disclosed or high-profile, often through Official Information Act (OIA) releases or media coverage:

• Ministry of Justice – Treaty Principles Bill Submissions Analysis (2024–2025): In late 2024, Allen + Clarke was contracted to analyse a record 300,000 written submissions on the controversial Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill. This outsourcing was noted in the media in January 2025. The firm’s role is to count and categorise submissions and prepare advice for the Parliamentary select committee, a task traditionally done by public servants but in this case farmed out due to volume. (The contract’s cost was not officially disclosed, but media estimated it in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.)

• Ministry of Education – Pastoral Care Amendment Bill (2019): Allen + Clarke assisted the Ministry by analysing submissions to the select committee on a law reforming pastoral care for tertiary students. The firm’s analysts reviewed stakeholder inputs on student welfare regulations, effectively shaping the information presented to lawmakers.

• Ministry of Health – National Organ Donation Strategy (2017–2018): The firm was engaged to conduct a strategic review of NZ’s organ donation system and develop a new national strategy. Allen + Clarke led a working group of experts, facilitated public consultation, and drafted the strategy, which was subsequently adopted by the Government in 2017 and published as official policy. This demonstrates the firm’s direct hand in formulating major health policy.

• NZ Government Inquiries and Taskforces: Allen + Clarke has provided secretariat and programme management support to several government inquiries. For example, in 2018 the Department of Internal Affairs brought in Matthew Allen (and A+C resources) to help run the Government Inquiry into Mental Health & Addiction. The firm’s consultants have also been seconded or contracted to inquiries on matters like land use, etc., ensuring those processes are managed smoothly (Allen + Clarke advertises “secretariat services” as a core offering).

• Foreign Affairs/Development Evaluations: Under MFAT contracts, Allen + Clarke teams have evaluated programs such as the Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries project and the Solomon Islands Education Sector Support programme, among others. These evaluation reports are publicly released by MFAT, crediting Allen + Clarke for the work.

• Regulatory Reviews: The firm has been publicly noted for reviewing regulations on behalf of agencies – e.g., it reviewed NZTA’s regulation of rail operators (with the resulting report informing policy changes in transport safety), and it independently reviewed the Veterinarians Act for the Vet Council (a report that was released for stakeholder consultation in the veterinary sector).

• Local Government and NGOs: Through pro bono and contracted projects, Allen + Clarke’s engagements with NGOs and local bodies sometimes surface in public domain. (For instance, in 2022–23 they worked with community groups on pandemic responses, as indicated in an MSD “Care in Community” evaluation that lists an A+C consultant as co-author.)

Overall, while Allen + Clarke does not proactively disclose all its engagements, diligent scrutiny of parliamentary records, OIA disclosures, and client agency publications has revealed the firm’s involvement in a wide array of significant public policy exercises.

23. Affiliations: Allen + Clarke and its staff maintain professional affiliations that align with their consulting practice. The firm is a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA), and all its Evaluation & Research practice staff belong to the Australasian Evaluation Society (AES). These affiliations commit the company to certain professional codes of ethics in evaluation work. The company has also been ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems, indicating affiliation with international quality standards. In addition, Allen + Clarke often partners or engages with academic and professional networks in the policy sphere – for example, its consultants have presented at policy and evaluation conferences, and the firm is listed as a corporate member in some public-sector professional circles.

(Notably, Allen + Clarke is not known to belong to any lobbying industry association or public relations institute – it positions itself more as a policy consultancy than a PR/lobby firm. However, it is effectively part of the government consulting industry and is recognized as a Tier One consulting provider to the NZ Government.)

24. Sponsorships / Collaborations: Allen + Clarke emphasizes collaboration with community and professional groups, particularly via its Pro Bono Programme. Each year the firm sponsors and delivers up to 1,000 hours of free consulting services to selected charities, not-for-profits and community organisations in New Zealand. This pro bono initiative, launched as “Accelerating Communities”, is a form of sponsorship in-kind – partnering with NGOs to help them achieve their missions (e.g. strategic planning, policy advice) at no cost. By 2024, Allen + Clarke reported 51 pro bono projects completed, with 7,596 hours donated, under this programme.

The company also collaborates with other firms and experts on certain contracts. For instance, on some international development projects Allen + Clarke has teamed up with local partners or subcontractors (such as Pacific research groups or domain experts). It is a member of collaborative networks like the NZ Evaluation Society (as above) and has informal collaborations, e.g. co-hosting webinars with partner organisations.

Sponsorships: There is no evidence of Allen + Clarke financially sponsoring external events like conferences in their name; instead, their “sponsorship” takes the form of knowledge-sharing and community support. They have, however, contributed speakers or facilitators to government and sector workshops (which can be seen as collaborative engagements). For example, Allen + Clarke consultants have served on panels for public sector training (e.g., regulatory stewardship webinars) in partnership with government departments.

25. Events (Organised or Hosted): Allen + Clarke occasionally organises events, primarily in the form of webinars, workshops, and seminars on topics within their expertise. In early 2024, for example, the firm hosted a public webinar titled “Robust Regulation – Designing interventions with lasting impact” focusing on regulatory policy design. This free webinar was promoted via LinkedIn and aimed at regulators and policymakers, featuring Allen + Clarke’s experts (such events serve both as thought leadership and marketing). The company has also held client-only workshops, such as “ideas forums” where they offer a free session with experts (“Book a free, no obligation session with one of our experts”). Internally, Allen + Clarke runs training events for staff and sometimes invites clients to join knowledge-sharing sessions.

Furthermore, Allen + Clarke consultants frequently present at conferences or facilitate government forums (though the company is not the organiser, their presence is part of the event). For instance, staff have presented at evaluation conferences (ANZEA) and at policy seminars hosted by agencies. In 2021, Allen + Clarke ran a series of free online talks on regulatory stewardship, coinciding with the establishment of New Zealand’s new Ministry of Regulation, to help inform the regulatory community (advertised on LinkedIn and their website).

In summary, while not an event management company per se, Allen + Clarke actively engages in events that disseminate policy knowledge – aligning with its role as a thought leader in the consulting space.

26. Political Donations: No political donations by Allen + Clarke have been disclosed in New Zealand’s public records. The company itself has not appeared in any official party donation returns or electoral commission reports, and there is no evidence of the firm donating to political parties or candidates (as of the latest filings). Likewise, none of the key directors/shareholders are publicly known as significant political donors in a personal capacity. This absence of donations is notable given debates about influence – Allen + Clarke seems to wield influence via government contracts and advisory roles rather than through political contributions. (New Zealand’s current rules require disclosure of donor identities above certain thresholds, and Allen + Clarke’s name does not feature in those disclosures.) The focus of the firm appears to be on “policy influence through service” rather than direct financial patronage of any political party.

27. Controversies: Allen + Clarke has attracted scrutiny at times due to its close work with government and potential conflicts of interest:

• Auditor-General Inquiry (2005): A significant early controversy arose when the Office of the Auditor-General investigated the Ministry of Health’s contracting with Allen & Clarke. This inquiry (reported in 2005) examined concerns that Allen + Clarke’s principals had been Ministry employees who left to form the consultancy and then received numerous contracts without competition. The OAG found that between 2001 and 2004 the Ministry awarded dozens of contracts to Allen + Clarke, many as a sole-source provider, and that inadequate conflict-of-interest management and procurement practices were in place. While the inquiry did not find evidence of any “inappropriate relationships” or corrupt intent between Allen + Clarke and Health officials, it did conclude that proper process had not been consistently followed. The controversy led to recommendations for the Ministry to tighten its policies on contracting former staff and using single-tender contracts. This episode highlighted the grey area of public servants spinning off private firms and then getting government work, a pattern that has since repeated in NZ’s consultancy sector.

• Outsourcing Democratic Processes: More recently, critics have pointed out the appearance of conflict or principle in government outsourcing tasks like submission analysis on sensitive legislation to Allen + Clarke (a private firm). The January 2025 Newsroom report about Allen + Clarke analyzing Treaty Bill submissions noted concern that this was being done at “private sector rates”, possibly costing taxpayers significantly and raising questions about impartiality. While not a scandal in itself, the reliance on an external consultant for a politically charged task drew media attention and debate about whether the public service should handle such core democratic functions.

• Transparency and Client Disclosure: A critique levied at Allen + Clarke (and similar firms) is the lack of public transparency about their work. The firm does not routinely disclose who its private clients are, nor the full extent of its government engagements (beyond what is published by those clients). Watchdogs and journalists have had to piece together Allen + Clarke’s influence via OIA requests. This opacity in itself is controversial in the context of lobbying transparency (see Part Two for analysis). The Integrity Institute NZ and other advocates have flagged the firm in calls for an official lobbying register, suggesting that outfits like Allen + Clarke operate “under the radar” despite significant roles in policy formation.

• Other Issues: Internally, Allen + Clarke faced some negative press via anonymous reviews (e.g., past Glassdoor reviews mentioned staff dissatisfaction and alleged bullying issues), but these have not surfaced in mainstream media with specifics. The company’s acceptance of government COVID-19 wage subsidies (see Item 29) could have been controversial if the firm bounced back strongly, but there’s no public indication of backlash on that front.

Overall, Allen + Clarke’s controversies center on conflict of interest, transparency, and the appropriate boundaries of private influence in public policy. There have been no known legal violations or major scandals attributed to the firm, but it remains subject to critical discussion regarding the outsized yet opaque role it plays.

28. Other Information of Note (Media and Public Profile): Allen + Clarke generally maintains a low public profile, with minimal direct media presence. It is not a household name in New Zealand, despite its extensive behind-the-scenes involvement in policy. However, its work occasionally surfaces in media or public documents, as noted.

The firm’s branding and communications emphasise an image of integrity and social responsibility. Allen + Clarke often repeats that “we give a damn” about making a positive impact. Its marketing highlights commitments to Treaty of Waitangi principles and to diversity and inclusion – for example, the firm publicly states that “Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the foundational document of Aotearoa… we are constantly striving to be a responsible partner with Māori in any work that overlaps with Māori rights”. This positioning is no doubt in part to assure government clients of the firm’s alignment with public sector values.

In terms of media portrayal: aside from procurement notices and the occasional news article (as cited above), Allen + Clarke does not seek out publicity. It does not publish op-eds or make political statements. The Integrity Institute’s Lobbying & Influence Register project (for which this profile is prepared) itself indicates that Allen + Clarke has come under the spotlight of transparency advocates – a sign that the firm’s quiet influence is now being scrutinised publicly. The Helen Clark Foundation’s 2023 report on political integrity also indirectly referenced the need to monitor private consultancies involved in policy advice.

It is worth noting that Allen + Clarke’s ISO 9001 certification and awards (if any) are part of its public profile of professionalism. The company has been independently certified for quality management, and it leverages such credentials to boost public and client confidence.

Lastly, Allen + Clarke’s international work adds to its profile: it often positions itself as an Australasian and Asia-Pacific policy consultancy. It has partnered with foreign governments (for instance, assisting Australia’s Department of Health on evaluations) and contributed to global initiatives (Matthew Allen’s tobacco control work was featured by international NGOs). These activities sometimes get mentioned in sector-specific media or reports abroad, even if the NZ general public is unaware.

In summary, Allen + Clarke’s public profile is that of a trusted but somewhat obscure policy fixer – frequently praised by clients in testimonials, rarely in the public eye, yet garnering growing attention from journalists and transparency advocates who question its behind-the-scenes influence.

29. Recipient of Wage Subsidy Scheme: Yes. Allen + Clarke received government wage subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Ministry of Social Development data, the company claimed the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy for 68 employees, receiving approximately NZ$468,153.60 under the scheme. (This figure likely corresponds to the Wage Subsidy Extension in mid-2020, implying the firm experienced the requisite revenue drop and kept 68 staff on payroll with government support.) Allen + Clarke’s use of the wage subsidy indicates it was not immune to the economic impacts of COVID-19, especially during lockdowns when some government projects may have been paused. No public record indicates the firm returned or repaid this subsidy, so it was presumably used to retain staff as intended. The subsidy receipt became part of the public database, but did not otherwise draw special attention – Allen + Clarke was one of many consulting firms to take the support. (As context, an evaluation for MBIE noted that many businesses retained staff through the Wage Subsidy but had to downsize after it ended ; however, Allen + Clarke appears to have weathered the pandemic and continued growing in subsequent years.)

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[17] Wage Subsidy Dataset (Allen & Clarke entry), Ministry of Social Development (OIA release, 2022)

[18] NZ’s political lobbying, donations rules need tightening – think tank (1News report), 1News/TVNZ, https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/08/18/nzs-political-lobbying-donations-rules-need-tightening-think-tank/

[19] ‘Unchecked’ industry lobbying needs regulating, say ex-politicians, Radio NZ News, https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/557401/unchecked-industry-lobbying-needs-regulating-say-ex-politicians

[20] Pro Bono Programme – Allen + Clarke, Allen + Clarke, https://www.allenandclarke.co.nz/pro-bono/

[21] Allen + Clarke’s Post: Robust Regulation webinar (LinkedIn), Allen + Clarke via LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/allen-clarke_join-the-allen-clarke-team-for-our-free-…

[22] Projects – Vet Act Review & Others, Allen + Clarke, https://www.allenandclarke.co.nz/projects/

[23] Developing a national organ donation strategy (Case Study), Allen + Clarke (AU), https://allenandclarke.com.au/project/developing-a-national-organ-donation-strategy/

[24] Allen + Clarke info in Submissions Analysis report, Ministry for the Environment, https://environment.govt.nz/assets/Appendix-4-Summary-of-Submissions.pdf

[25] ANZEA and AES Memberships (Allen + Clarke), MFAT – MSSIF Evaluation Report, https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/…/MSSIF2-Final-Evaluation-Report-for-website.pdf

[26] NZ Herald: Helen Clark Foundation on donations & lobbying, NZ Herald (Derek Cheng), https://www.nzherald.co.nz/…/NG3RVJJAXRCXXDCJL75TX4KJCQ/

[27] RNZ: Transparency Int’l NZ on lobbying reforms, Radio NZ, https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/557401/…-say-ex-politicians

[28] Auditor-General Report 2005 – Conflict Expectations, OAG NZ, https://oag.parliament.nz/2005/moh/part4.htm

[29] CompanyHub search snippet – Allen & Clarke, CompanyHub.nz (cache)

[30] Q+A Interview – Philippa Yasbek on lobbying rules, 1News/TVNZ, https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/08/18/nzs-political-lobbying-donations-rules-need-tightening-think-tank/

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