New Zealand’s Backsliding on the Global Corruption Index w/ AUT’s Matt Raskovic: 26 February, 2026

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which is published annually by the civil society organisation Transparency International, recently published their report for 2025.

New Zealand had a positive placing, sitting joint fourth with Norway, although has been sliding down the rankings for the past ten years. 

There are noticeable slips among high-performing countries, notably the United Kingdom, Canada, and Sweden along with New Zealand. 

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Matt Raskovic, Professor in International Business at the Auckland University of Technology, about the rankings and what they mean for Aotearoa New Zealand.