Leaky homes cost Auckland $100 million

The leaky home problem has cost Auckland ratepayers nearly $100 million so far.

Auckland Council's finance committee is meeting now to discuss the report.

To date the various Auckland councils have settled 722 claims costing them $92 million. There's still 267 active claims and 1,091 pending claims involving around 3,500 properties.

The report also says it's clear the various Auckland councils had a part to play for failing to recognise the poor workmanship and poor design.

At the end of last year more than 8,600 claims had been lodged across the country.