Show HN: Made NZ's member of parliament financial disclosure data searchable
17 hours ago
- #government
- #transparency
- #financial-interests
- Pecuniary interests refer to financial interests that elected officials must legally declare.
- Declarations include employment, shareholdings, property interests, gifts, and potential conflicts of interest.
- Transparency in financial interests helps the public make informed decisions about their representatives.
- New Zealand law requires elected officials to declare pecuniary interests under the Local Government Act 2002.
- Information is sourced from official government publications and is regularly updated.
- Public can use this data to research and question potential conflicts of interest.
- Having financial interests isn't wrong, but transparency is crucial for public trust.