Dean Knight
Dean Knight is a professor at Victoria University's Faculty of Law, specializing in public law and governance issues. He has contributed to discussions on the balance between commercial confidentiality and public interest, particularly in the context of government transparency and accountability.
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Recent news mentions
Dean Knight commented on the obligations under employment law regarding information disclosure.
Nicola Willis denies Reserve Bank cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency
New Zealand· 2025-09-02
Victoria University law professor Dean Knight discussed the implications of privacy and confidentiality obligations.
Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley apologised for Adrian Orr losing his cool in the lead-up to his shock resignationNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Their proponents are familiar faces on the select committee circuit, Wellington academics and lawyers associated with Victoria University, Jonathan Boston, Eddie Clark, Graeme Edgeler, Dean Knight and Sir Geoffrey Palmer.
David Seymour issues regulations bill ultimatum as committee threatens to break Parliament – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Victoria University Faculty of Law professor Dean Knight earlier said commercial confidentiality is not necessarily absolute.
Ombudsman asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend after earlier ruling it should stay secretNew Zealand· 2025-03-28
Victoria University Faculty of Law professor Dean Knight has said commercial confidentiality is not necessarily absolute.
Ombudsman reconsiders whether KiwiRail’s consultant spend should be kept secretNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
