Auditor-General investigates Chatham Islands Council spending

The PressRNZFriday 5 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Auditor-General is scrutinising procurement and sensitive spending at the Chatham Islands Council. The investigation follows concerns raised by a whistleblower. Paul Eagle, a former Labour MP, has served as the council's chief executive since November 2023.

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First reported by The Press, Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 10 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via The Post

    Watchdog probes spending under Paul Eagle’s leadership of council (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Auditor-General scrutinises Chatham Islands Council spending where Paul Eagle is CEO (opens in new tab)