Television New Zealand Ltd v Ombudsman - [1992] 1 NZLR 106

Administrative law — Judicial review — Complaint to Ombudsman under Official Information Act 1982 against refusal to give information — Grounds for refusal including commercial prejudice, invasion of personal privacy, release of confidential journalistic sources, improper advantage, and greater accountability — Whether "necessary to withhold information" sought — Order made by Ombudsman for disclosure — Review sought on grounds of errors of law and unreasonableness — Observations on Ombudsman's proper approach — Official Information Act 1982, ss 9 and 27 - Judicature Amendment Act 1972, s 4.