New Zealand Auditor-General criticizes $24m mental health initiative for lack of transparency and accountability.

New Zealand's Auditor-General, John Ryan, criticized the government's $24 million funding for Mike King's Gumboot Friday mental health initiative for its lack of transparency and accountability. He highlighted issues in the procurement process, including the absence of competitive bidding and poor justification for bypassing regulations. The controversy also ties into broader discussions on capital gains taxation, with critics arguing for fairer tax policies to support social welfare.

October 10, 2024
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