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Further to reply 33496 (2026), for each project listed in the attachment to that reply, how many of the properties acquired were purchased at a price exceeding the registered or independent valuation obtained prior to purchase, and what was the total dollar amount paid above valuation, broken down by project?

Answered Question 37303 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 33496 (2026), for each project listed in the attachment to that reply, how many of the properties acquired were purchased at a price exceeding the registered or independent valuation obtained prior to purchase, and what was the total dollar amount paid above valuation, broken down by project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that responding to the information sought would require substantial collation, review, and processing. This would divert officials from their core duties. In accordance with Speakers’ Rulings 210/6, I consider that the time and expense involved would not be in the public interest and would not represent an efficient or proportionate use of officials’ resources.