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Further to the reply to written question 32029 (2026), noting that the average processing time across the 230 transactions set out in the attachment to that reply calculates to approximately 25 working days, how was the figure of 23 working days cited on 14 July 2026 derived, and to what population of applications does it relate?

Answered Question 36193 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to the reply to written question 32029 (2026), noting that the average processing time across the 230 transactions set out in the attachment to that reply calculates to approximately 25 working days, how was the figure of 23 working days cited on 14 July 2026 derived, and to what population of applications does it relate?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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The figure was calculated as the average timeframe for a decision for a consent application (excluding consents to acquire a home for personal use such as One Home to Live In and Intention to Reside consents and all variations and exemptions). It included all decisions (e.g. consents granted, declined, withdrawn).