Flood damage at a Māngere property in 2023. Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine
The auditor-general is looking at how well Auckland Council is managing spending on its flood resilience projects.
Auckland Council has embarked on a $760 million programme called Making Space for Water to protect the region from natural hazards, in response to the devastating storms and flooding in 2023.
The Office of the Auditor-General will focus on two council projects in Māngere that aimed to reduce flood risks and protect homes in the suburb near Harania Creek and Te Ararata Stream.
Once complete, the projects will reduce the flood risk for more than 350 homes, including some currently facing an intolerable risk to life.
It will look at how well the council considers value for money when it sources, selects, and manages suppliers for its flood resilience work.
The auditor-general's office said it would assess how the council weighs costs, risks and benefits in its decision-making.
"We will also review how well the council manages contracts with suppliers. This includes looking at how the council tracks progress, monitors spending, manages risks, and learns from experience.
"We will assess whether the council measures and reports results in a way that shows whether its projects achieve their goals and support wider plans."
The office said it expected to complete this work by the end of April 2026.
"Our work will provide the public and Parliament with an independent view of how well Auckland Council considers value for money when sourcing, selecting, and managing suppliers for flood resilience projects."
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