Independent Reference Group
The general function of the Independent Reference Group is to maintain oversight of the operation of the Digital Child Exploitation Filtering System to ensure it is operated with integrity and adheres to the principles set down in the Code of Practice.
The Department established an Independent Reference Group (IRG). The Department aim for , the membership of the IRG to be of which is representative of enforcement agencies, the Office of Film and Literature Classification Office, representatives for Internet Service Providers, Internet usersagencies and groups with an interest in internet safety, and agencies and community groups with an interest in the welfare of children and/or the prevention of sexual abuse, and agencies and groups with an interest in the preservation of human rights.
If you wish to be considered for membership, please contact: dcet@dia.govt.nz
Members of the IRG
- Clare Dobson - Programme Manager, The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum
- India Craddock - Office of the Children’s Commissioner
- Leela Gantman - Corporate Relations Director, Spark
- Ramona Tiatia - IT Research and Development Manager, WellStop Southern
- Rupert Ablett-Hampson - Deputy Chief Censor, The Classification Office
- Sandy Brown - Acting Chief Strategy Officer, The Network for Learning Ltd
- Tim Houston - Manager Digital Child Exploitation, Department of Internal Affairs
- Warren Shera - Head of Security & Customer Delivery, Vodafone
Meeting minutes and briefing documents
June 2022
- Meeting Minutes - June 2022 (.pdf, 179kb)
- Meeting Agenda – June 2022 (.pdf, 1mb)
March 2022
- Meeting Minutes - March 2022 (.pdf, 261kb)
- Meeting Agenda – March 2022 (.pdf, 1.2mb)
November 2021
- Meeting Minutes - November 2021 (.pdf, 247kb)
- Meeting Agenda – November 2021 (.pdf, 2.2mb)
July 2021
- Meeting Minutes - July 2021 (.pdf, 741kb)
- Meeting Agenda – July 2021 (.pdf, 2.1mb)
April 2021
- Meeting Minutes - April 2021 (.pdf, 194kb)
November 2020
- Meeting Minutes - November 2020 (.pdf, 173kb)
November 2019
- Meeting Minutes - November 2019 (.pdf, 120kb)
March 2019
Due to operational reasons associated with the events of 15th March 2019, and the resulting number of absences amongst the Independent Reference Group (IRG) members it was decided to postpone the March meeting of the IRG.
- March 2019 Report (.pdf, 187kb)
June and July 2018
- Briefing Document - June 2018 (.pdf, 119kb)
- Meeting Minutes - July 2018 (.pdf, 120kb)
April 2018
- Briefing Document - April 2018 (.pdf, 130kb)
- Meeting Minutes - April 2018 (.pdf, 124kb)
December 2017
- Briefing Document - Decemeber 2017 (.pdf, 580kb)
- Meeting Minutes - December 2017 (.pdf, 470kb)
July 2017
- Briefing Document - July 2017 (.pdf, 181KB)*
- Meeting Minutes - July 2017 (.pdf, 106KB)*
February 2017
- Briefing Document - February 2017 (.pdf, 181KB)*
- Meeting Minutes - February 2017 (.pdf, 106KB)*
August 2015
- Briefing Document - August 2015 (.pdf, 656KB)*
- Meeting Minutes - August 2015 (.pdf, 1.6MB)*
May 2015
- Briefing Document - May 2015 (.pdf, 131KB)*
- Meeting Minutes - May 2015 (.pdf, 57KB)*
November 2014
- Briefing Document - November 2014 (.pdf, 95kb)*
- Meeting Minutes - November 2014 (.pdf, 116kb)*
March 2014
December 2013
June 2013
December 2012
April 2012
December 2011
August 2011
April 2011
March 2011
October 2010
February 2010
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