An investigation into allegations against former Wintec chief executive Mark Flowers has found a "conflict of interest" with an employee should have been better managed and another instance where Wintec did no adequately respond to a serious complaint. It also contributed to a perception among many of the staff I interviewed that the Chief Executive could direct employment outcomes without following proper process. In a statement Wintec council chairman Barry Harris said: "The Wintec Council is satisfied with the robustness of this latest inquiry, and has confidence in the findings. However, in May 2018 Wintec council sought a review of the 2015 investigation. A separate review by Audit NZ into overseas spending by Flowers and the Wintec executive is expected to be released this month.

Source: Stuff February 10, 2019 23:39 UTC