The independent review relates to allegations concerning Whānau Ora funding use by two commissioning agencies, Te Pou Matakana Limited and Pasifika Futures Limited, including whether the alleged spending met the requirements of the outcome agreements with commissioning agencies.

You can find the terms of reference for the independent review and profile of the reviewer at the link here.

The independent reviewer is acting with urgency towards completing a report. The review will be completed in July 2025, and Te Puni Kōkiri will release the findings of the review.