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Auditor-General scrutinises school spending on travel and hospitality

The PostWaikato TimesThe PressNZ Herald1NewsRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 9 December 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The Office of the Auditor-General has flagged inappropriate spending by schools in its 2024 accounts report. Concerns include costs for cruises, overseas trips, and gym memberships. One Christchurch principal is defending an $18,500 leadership team trip to Queenstown, which was intended for professional development.

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First reported by The Post, Tue 9 Dec 2025, 4:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 7 hours
  1. The PostThe Post via The Press

    Schools rapped for spending on gym memberships, yoga classes and overseas travel (opens in new tab)

    Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised (opens in new tab)

    Also on 1News (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending (opens in new tab)