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What was the total cost, if any, of the drones used in Kāinga Ora’s property inspection pilots that ran from November 2024 to February 2025? and 1 other question

Answered 529, 530 (2026)
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Asked by

Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 529

    What was the total cost, if any, of the drones used in Kāinga Ora’s property inspection pilots that ran from November 2024 to February 2025?

  • 530

    What was the make and model of the drones used in Kāinga Ora’s property inspection pilots that ran from November 2024 to February 2025 and how many of each drone model has Kāinga Ora purchased to date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that drone inspections for the pilot were carried out by external contractors who provided their own drones as part of the contract. This is also my response to WPQ 530 (2026).