Response to a request for an inquiry
20 December 2024: We were asked to inquire into Tauranga City Council’s decision to sell the Tauranga Marine Precinct. The matter is now before the courts and, in light of that, we will not carry out an inquiry.
Our intentions: Supporting people in immediate housing need
13 December 2024: We are looking at how well three government departments understand the needs of people in immediate housing need and connect them to the appropriate support.
Our intentions: Looking at how councils are planning for flood protection
29 November 2024: We are carrying out a performance audit to look at how two councils are planning to manage flood risks from rivers, lakes, and streams.
Media release: Auditor-General highlights need for improvements to skilled residence visa system
14 November 2024: The Auditor-General has looked at how well Immigration New Zealand manages its decision-making processes for skilled residence visas, and how well it reports on its performance.
Media release: New global tool assesses public sector’s climate change response
7 November 2024: ClimateScanner is a global initiative to independently assess how governments around the world are responding to climate change. The Auditor-General has completed the first assessment for New Zealand.
Media release: Clear strategy, community engagement, and regular reporting the key to councils’ climate response
5 November 2024: The Auditor-General has looked at the actions of Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, Nelson City Council, and Whanganui District Council in responding to the local impacts of climate change.
How Ministerial conflicts of interest were identified and managed in relation to Fast-track projects
31 October 2024: The Auditor-General has decided to carry out an inquiry into how Ministerial conflicts of interest are identified and managed.
Media release: Better information needed to help reduce inequities in student achievement, Auditor-General says
23 October 2024: The Auditor-General has looked at whether the Ministry of Education’s approach to promoting equitable educational outcomes in Years 1-13 is informed by comprehensive, current, reliable, and relevant information.
Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children’s procurement and contract management practices
14 October 2024: We have set the terms of reference for an inquiry into the procurement and contract management practices of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.
Media release: Council continues improvements to Auckland’s emergency preparedness, says Deputy Auditor-General
26 September 2024: The Auditor-General has followed up to assess Auckland Council’s progress in responding to the recommendations of three external reviews into the council’s emergency response and emergency management systems.
Our intentions: Looking at Auckland Transport’s work to ensure that public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau is reliable
24 September 2024: We’re carrying out a performance audit to look at the effectiveness of Auckland Transport’s work to ensure that public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau is reliable.
Our intentions: How well are public organisations meeting their Treaty settlement commitments?
17 July 2024: We will be carrying out an audit to determine how well public organisations are set up to meet their Treaty settlement commitments.
Follow-up review of Auckland Council’s emergency preparedness
11 July 2024: We are looking at the Council's responses to reviews after extreme weather events in early 2023, and its emergency preparedness more generally.
Media release: Working with iwi and hapū a core capability for councils’ freshwater management, says Auditor-General
21 May 2024: The Auditor-General has followed up on a previous recommendation to consider how well four regional councils work with iwi and hapū to manage freshwater quality.
Media release: Auditor-General publishes independent review of counting errors during the 2023 General Election
7 May 2024: The Auditor-General has independently reviewed the Electoral Commission’s quality assurance processes for counting votes.
Our intentions: Cyber security governance in public organisations
4 April 2024: We are looking at whether cyber security risks are governed effectively in selected public organisations.
Our intentions: Inspecting vehicles for safety
3 April 2024: This performance audit will look at how Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency makes sure that the individuals and organisations that issue warrants or certificates of fitness are meeting inspection requirements.
Media release: Importers of higher-risk food need better monitoring, says Auditor-General
20 February 2024: The Auditor-General examined how well the Ministry for Primary Industries monitors importers of higher-risk foods.
Media release: Coordinated action required to meet young people’s mental health needs: Auditor-General
15 February 2024: The Auditor-General has looked at how well government agencies work together to understand and meet the mental health needs of young people aged 12-24.
Our intentions: Immigration New Zealand and skilled residence visas
31 January 2024: We are looking at how well Immigration New Zealand is managing its process for skilled residence visas.
