Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has launched a ministerial investigation into the affairs of Aupōuri Māori Trust Board, under section 33 of the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955.
"Aupōuri Māori Trust Board has advised that the Board has some financial problems. At the request of the Aupōuri Māori Trust Board and in my capacity as the Māori Development Minister, this investigation will ascertain the facts and circumstances that have resulted in the Board's current financial situation," Mr Flavell said.
``I have also asked Te Puni Kōkiri officials to assist the Board with its request for an interim manager. I am committed to having this investigation undertaken in a timely and efficient manner."
The board announced late on Wednesday that is facing challenging financial circumstances and had initiated an in-depth audit and review to fully investigate the situation.
As of 5pm on the August 25 the board ceased a number of its operations and social service delivery programmes which resulted in a number of job losses.
