Dear Auckland Council,

I am writing to request the following information under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA), specifically in relation to the Auckland Council Recovery Office.

1. Spending on Sustainability Consultants

Please provide details of any spending by the Recovery Office on sustainability consultants over the past three years. I would also like to understand which decisions, actions, or outcomes have directly resulted from this consultancy work. If available, please include:

a. The names of the consulting firms and staff engaged

b. The scope of each engagement

c. The total cost of each engagement

A summary of any documented or measurable outcomes linked to the consultants’ involvement

2. Procurement of House Relocation Contractors

Has the Recovery Office undertaken a formal selection or procurement process for house relocation contractors? I understand that demolition-related work under the Recovery Office typically falls within the scope of the Council’s Demolition Panel. Accordingly, I would like to know:

Whether the procurement or selection process for house relocation contractors followed similar standards to those applied to the Demolition Panel

Whether house relocation contractors are subject to any pre-qualification or panel-based approval

What criteria were used to select or approve contractors engaged for house relocations

For context, I understand that several established demolition companies were not included on the Demolition Panel following a rigorous procurement process, and I am seeking to understand whether equivalent scrutiny applies to those engaged for house relocation work under the Recovery Office’s oversight.

Yours faithfully,

John Smith