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Further to reply 19839 (2026), given the Minister's advice that the Ministry "does not contract Emergency Housing Suppliers," on what basis can a prospective supplier be "declined," and what is the process and decision-maker for such a decline? and 2 other questions

Answered 27951, 27953, 27956 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 27951

    Further to reply 19839 (2026), given the Minister's advice that the Ministry "does not contract Emergency Housing Suppliers," on what basis can a prospective supplier be "declined," and what is the process and decision-maker for such a decline?

  • 27953

    Further to reply 19836 (2026), when were the criteria for opting in as an Emergency Housing supplier last amended, and on whose advice were those amendments made?

  • 27956

    Further to reply 19836 (2026), what specific criteria must an accommodation provider meet to opt in as an Emergency Housing supplier under the Ministry of Social Development's Emergency Housing Supplier Standards, if any, and where are those criteria published in full?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that the Supplier Standards came into effect on 6 November 2023 and have not changed since their introduction. The standards are intended to ensure that Emergency Housing suppliers meet baseline expectations and that people staying in Emergency Housing receive the same level of service, care, and respect as any other paying guest. Further information about the Supplier Standards, including how to become an Emergency Housing supplier, is available here: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/providers/housing-providers/emergency-housing/supplier-standards.html This is also my response to WPQ 27953 & 27956.