Announcements from 2025

Inquiry into the Alternative Provision Model for Ka Ora, Ka Ako (school lunch programme)

6 May 2025: The Auditor-General has decided to carry out an inquiry into the Ministry of Education’s planning, procurement, and contract implementation for the Alternative Provision Model for school (and early childhood education) lunches. These terms of reference set out the background and scope for the inquiry.

Our intentions: Looking at equitable access to planned care

29 January 2025: We are carrying out a performance audit to look at how well Health New Zealand is supporting equitable access to “planned care” – non-urgent medical or surgical treatment.