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Transparency in Politics
('pecuniary' is a formal word for 'financial')
See what companies, properties, and investments your elected officials have declared. Transparency helps you make informed decisions about who represents you.
Current MPs and their declared interests
Find who has stakes in specific companies
Aggregate analysis across political parties
Local government representatives
Coming soon!
Current MPs
123
Parliamentary representatives
Total Interests
1221
Interests found
Declared Interests
1221
Financial disclosures
Latest Data
2025
Most recent register
What is this all about?
What are financial interests?
"Pecuniary" simply means "relating to money". These are the financial interests that politicians must legally declare - things like:
- • Company directorships and shareholdings
- • Property investments
- • Employment and consulting work
- • Gifts and travel
- • Debts and financial relationships
💡 Example: If an MP votes on environmental policy while holding shares in a mining company, that's a potential conflict of interest.
How can this information help you?
Research & Verify
Use this as a starting point for your own research. Check original sources and follow up on anything that concerns you.
Make Informed Votes
Consider these interests when deciding who to vote for. Ask candidates about potential conflicts during elections.
Engage & Discuss
Share your findings, ask questions at public meetings, or contact your representatives directly.
Having financial interests isn't necessarily wrong - it's about ensuring representatives are open about potential conflicts so we can make informed decisions.
About This Data
New Zealand elected officials are legally required to declare their financial interests publicly. Councils must maintain registers of their members' pecuniary interests under the Local Government Act 2002 (introduced November 2022), while Parliament maintains annual registers for MPs. These declarations include employment, shareholdings, property interests, gifts, and potential conflicts of interest. The legal framework promotes transparency, public trust, and helps citizens identify when elected officials may have competing financial interests in public decisions.
This information has been extracted from official pecuniary interest register sources using AI technology and reviewed by an imperfect human. Please report any errors or omissions to [email protected].
• Each entry includes links to original source documents
• Data is regularly updated as new registers are published
• All information is sourced from official government publications
