Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has put Hamilton City Council on notice. Should progress in addressing the Audit New Zealand’s recommendations be insufficient, the Government will look at a review process that could lead to the appointment of commissioners.
“I am very concerned about the findings of the Audit New Zealand report into the Council’s handling of the V8 supercar races. The report highlighted a number of issues with the Council’s expenditure on the races, governance structures and reporting processes.