Inquiry into Christchurch City Council's five property purchases

As a result of the high public interest shown in the Christchurch City Council's decision in July 2008 to purchase five central city properties, I decided to inquire into the decision-making process followed by the Council. A wide range of concerns were raised directly with my Office, and indirectly through the media. Not all are matters for the Auditor-General, and not all are dealt with in my findings.