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Further to WPQ 694 (2026), what steps, if any, is Kāinga Ora taking at a national level to reduce systemic consenting bottlenecks, including engagement with central government agencies or regulatory reform initiatives?

Answered Question 5156 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to WPQ 694 (2026), what steps, if any, is Kāinga Ora taking at a national level to reduce systemic consenting bottlenecks, including engagement with central government agencies or regulatory reform initiatives?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it works with more than 20 councils and regularly engages with delivery partners and HUD to provide feedback and contribute to regulatory reforms aimed at reducing consenting bottlenecks.