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Question 34997 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on staff clothing or merchandise bearing the branding of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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5 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 35005 (2026)

  • 34998 (matches this search)

    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on email signature, document template or presentation template design for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

  • 35002 (matches this search)

    What individual items or contracts, if any, costing $5,000 or more relate to the branding or visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is the description and amount of each?

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into since 1 December 2025 for branding, design or visual identity work relating to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is their total value?

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on the design of the logo, brand or visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and which supplier or agency undertook that work?

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    What is the total budget, if any, approved for the development and rollout of the visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that a total of $13,133 (excluding GST) was paid to Scenario Communications Ltd for work related to branding and the visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport.

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Question 34999 (2026)

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    Which agency holds the budget for the visual identity rollout of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and from which appropriation is it funded?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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The costs for the visual identity rollout for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport were incurred by two of the foundational agencies (the former Ministry for the Environment and former Ministry of Transport) the…

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Question 35000 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on lanyards and ID passes for staff of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None

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Question 35001 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on business cards, letterhead and stationery for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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13 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 35010 (2026), 35011 (2026), 35012 (2026), 35013 (2026), 35014 (2026), 35015 (2026), 35016 (2026), 35017 (2026), 35039 (2026)

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    What individual fit-out items, if any, costing $5,000 or more are provided for in the budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is the description and budgeted amount of each?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for appliances and amenities for staff use, including kitchen appliances, coffee machines, showers…

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for plants or planting?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for artwork?

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  • 35010 (matches this search)

    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for outdoor, deck or roof spaces?

  • 35011 (matches this search)

    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for breakout and collaboration spaces?

  • 35012 (matches this search)

    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for kitchens, cafés or hospitality areas?

  • 35013 (matches this search)

    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for meeting rooms and boardrooms?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for furniture, and what proportion of that amount is for newly purchased rather than repurposed…

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for audio-visual equipment and screens?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for interior and exterior signage and wayfinding?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for reception and entrance areas?

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    What is the total budget, if any, that has been approved for the fit-out of the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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No detailed cost plan or budget for the project to fit out the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's (MCERT) new office accommodation has been approved. MCERT will largely reuse the existing furniture and fit-out…

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Question 35018 (2026)

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    What items, if any, have been declared surplus as a result of the merger forming the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what was the cost of, or revenue from, their disposal?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that no items have been declared surplus or are expected to be declared surplus because of the merger forming the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

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Question 35019 (2026)

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    Which agencies, if any, other than the Government Property Office have incurred costs since 1 December 2025 relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what amount has each…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that no other agencies have directly incurred costs since 1 December 2025 relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT). Several agencies are expected to move into the…

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Question 35020 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been incurred for the uplift, transport, storage, cleaning, refurbishment or reconfiguration of items repurposed from other agencies for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that approximately $11,100 of storage costs have been incurred to date to uplift and store furniture and equipment repurposed from the New Zealand Transport Agency for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 35021 (2026)

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    What is the total book value, if any, of items repurposed from other agencies for use by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that most items planned to be repurposed from other agencies for use by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) are considered ‘end-of-life’ by these agencies and have no remaining book value. The…

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Question 35022 (2026)

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    What items, if any, have been repurposed from other agencies for use in the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and from which agencies were they obtained?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that workstations and desk monitors from the New Zealand Transport Agency have been removed and are currently in storage. The Ministry of Education will be leaving furniture and ICT equipment in 1 The Terrace, which will be…

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Question 35023 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, is budgeted for any period during which rent is payable on both the vacated premises and the new premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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Question 35024 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, is budgeted for make-good, reinstatement or exit costs at premises vacated by the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development or the Ministry of Transport as a result of their merger…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that the former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development had a budget of $856,000 in relation to exit costs of premises which will be vacated. $130,000 of this relates to make good provisions which existed before the creation…

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Question 35025 (2026)

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    Has an agreement to lease or a lease been executed for the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT); if so, on what date, for what term, and at what annual rent?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) will be taking over the lease for space currently occupied by the Ministry of Education and part of another lease for space currently occupied by the…

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Question 35026 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on physically relocating staff, furniture and equipment into the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that no staff, furniture, or equipment have yet been relocated into the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's (MCERT) new premises, with no costs incurred as a result. No detailed cost plan or budget for…

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Question 35027 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on workplace strategy, occupancy planning or change management advice relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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Question 35028 (2026)

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    How many external consultants or contractors, if any, are engaged on the accommodation project for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is the total value of those engagements?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that there are no consultants or contractors external to government which are engaged on the accommodation project for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport as at 13 August 2026.

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Question 35029 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on project management, quantity surveying or cost consultancy relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that there has been no expenditure incurred to date on project management, quantity surveying, or cost consultancy related to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. The cost for…

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Question 35030 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on architectural, interior design or space-planning services for the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) and Government Property Office have not engaged and do not plan to engage external architectural, interior design, or space planning services for the…

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Question 35031 (2026)

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    When does the Government Property Office expect the first expenditure to be incurred on the fit-out of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The first expenditure associated with the fit-out for MCERT has already been incurred. I refer the Member to reply 35020 (2026) for further information.

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Question 35032 (2026)

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    What contracts, if any, has the Government Property Office entered into since 1 December 2025 relating to the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), with which suppliers, and for what total value?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised the Government Property Office has not entered into any contracts relating to the premises of MCERT since 1 December 2025.

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Question 35033 (2026)

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    How many purchase orders, if any, has the Government Property Office raised since 1 December 2025 in relation to the fit-out, tenancy or relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is their…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised the Government Property Office has not raised any purchase orders relating to the premises of MCERT since 1 December 2025.

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Question 35035 (2026)

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    What amount of expenditure, if any, relating to the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) has been committed or contracted but not yet incurred, as at 5 August 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that there is no committed or contracted expenditure relating to the premises of Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport which has not yet been incurred.

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Question 35036 (2026)

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    What documents, if any, does the Government Property Office hold recording a budget, cost plan, cost estimate or funding bid for the fit-out of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what total figure does…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to the attached table. I have chosen to withhold document titles where these refer to decisions which are commercially sensitive. I do not believe it is in the public interest to release the total figures contained…

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Question 35037 (2026)

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    What is the current forecast total cost of the fit-out, tenancy and relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am advised that the current forecast total cost of the fit-out, tenancy, and relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) is around $19.7 million. This is based on current forecast fit-out and…

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Question 34517 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I receive advice from a range of agencies. I am advised that the Treasury and the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission regularly publish monthly lists of titles of advice to Ministers. I refer the member to those lists, which can be found…

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Question 34522 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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The title(s) of 1 paper(s) has been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as it is under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. HUD 27-Jul MCERT2026-010038 RVA Conference 2026 HUD 27-Jul MCERT2026-010094…

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Question 34523 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Corrected reply: MCERT 27/07/2026 Meeting with the Chief Executive of Disability Connect on the housing needs of disabled people and improving data on this MSD 27/07/2026 Instruments amending Ministerial Directions and Welfare Programmes…

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Question 34622 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Progressing the Third City and Regional Deal - 27 July

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Question 34627 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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None

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Question 34628 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the week starting 27 July but am withholding the title in accordance with SR 199/6 because it is not in the public interest to release.

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Question 34685 (2026)

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    Did the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have any contracts with Impact Lab Limited between 1 June 2024 and 1 July 2026 and if so, how much, if anything, has been paid to that company in that period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer to my response to 33628 (2026).

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Question 34686 (2026)

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    How much, if anything, did Kāinga Ora pay for new furniture for its Carlton Gore, Newmarket, Auckland offices since 1 June 2025 and for each item of furniture valued at over $1500, if any, what was it and what was its value?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has spent $1,920 on furniture at 107 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket office since 1 June 2025. Furniture items purchased within this timeframe were below $1,500.

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34693, 34696, 34701 (2026)

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    What services or products, if any, is Impact Lab Limited currently providing to Kāinga Ora?

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    How many contracts, if any, has Kāinga Ora signed with Impact Lab Limited and for each, when was it signed, what services or products were provided and what was the contract’s total value?

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    Has Kāinga Ora contracted services from Impact Lab Limited and if so, how much, if anything, has been paid to Impact Lab Limited since 1 June 2024?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities informs me that Impact Lab Limited is not providing any services or products, and it has not paid Impact Lab Limited for any contracted services.

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Question 33993 (2026)

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    How many, if any, of the 1,639 houses that Kāinga Ora delivered in 2025/26 had been issued a Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) on or before 30 June 2026 and how many, if any, were issued with a CCC after that date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that of the 1,639 homes delivered in 2025/26 • 1,340 homes had been issued with a CCC on or before 30 June 2026 • 299 homes had not been issued with a CCC by 30 June 2026. Since that date,…

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Question 34025 (2026)

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    How many, if any, of the 642 houses that Kāinga Ora delivered in June 2026 had been issued a Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) on or before 30 June 2026 and how many were issued a CCC after that date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that of the 642 homes delivered in June 2026, 465 had been issued with a CCC and 177 homes had not been issued with a CCC by 30 June 2026.

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Question 34032 (2026)

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    Why was Kāinga Ora's tender for Real Estate Agency Services for Don McKinnon Drive, tender ID number 33631566, cancelled and then reissued?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the tender was paused to allow for a secondary review of the documentation given the high-profile nature of this site. The tender was paused via a cancellation on GETS to allow this review…

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Question 34038 (2026)

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    Did Kāinga Ora's Board approve the tender policy change that saw Kāinga Ora switch from seeking appraisals from three different local real estate agents before choosing one agent to market a property to appointing a master agent to market…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that its Procurement Policy is predicated on the NZ Government Procurement Rules that stipulate any contract over $100,000 should go to open market tender (unless exemptions qualify). For the…

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34045, 34068 (2026)

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    What land packages, if any, has Kāinga Ora decided to sell in the Auckland region during 2026/27 and for each, will a tender process be used to identify a sales agent?

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    What land packages, if any, is Kāinga Ora considering for divestment in the Auckland region?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that information on any land packages it has decided to sell in the Auckland region in FY27 will be made public when those are formally brought to market. Releasing information on when exactly…

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Question 34050 (2026)

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    Has Kāinga Ora appointed Bayleys Real Estate as the agent to sell any land packages without undertaking a tender process and if so, what are all of those land packages?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that to date no land packages have been awarded to Bayleys Real Estate to sell without a tender process being undertaken. I also refer the Member to my response to WPQ 34082 (2026).

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Question 34082 (2026)

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    Will Bayleys Real Estate be used on a direct source basis for any additional packages of land that may come up for divestment in the future within the Auckland region and if so, why?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that, under its Master Agency Agreement with Bayleys Real Estate, certain land packages fall within the scope of their contract. Should any additional land packages that come to market fall…

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Question 34087 (2026)

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    Why did Kāinga Ora change its tendering process for appointing real estate agents from seeking appraisals from three different local agents to using a master agent and how was that decision made?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises that the increase in property sales from FY24 to FY25, together with forecast sales for FY26, reflects its strategic focus on improving financial performance and actively managing its asset…

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Question 34109 (2026)

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    What were the titles of the people who were involved in the evaluation of tenders for Kāinga Ora’s real estate agency services for Don McKinnon Drive and in selecting the successful supplier?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that senior staff members from the Urban Development and Procurement teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon…

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Question 34119 (2026)

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    What were the titles of the people who were involved in the evaluation of tenders for Kāinga Ora’s real estate services agency for the divestment of Ferncliffe Farm tender and in selecting the successful supplier?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that senior staff members from the Urban Development and Procurement teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon…

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34165, 34216 (2026)

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    What were the titles of the people who were involved in the evaluation of tenders for Kāinga Ora’s real estate master agency tender and in selecting the successful supplier?

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    Was a procurement panel convened to consider the tenders that Kāinga Ora received in response to its tender for a master agent to sell state homes and if so, what were the titles of those who sat on the panel?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that senior staff members from a range of teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon Drive. Releasing their titles…

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Question 34169 (2026)

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    Is the General Manager of the Housing Delivery Group at Kāinga Ora responsible for Kāinga Ora’s state house sales programme and if not, what is the title of the senior official who is responsible?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the General Manager Housing Delivery Group is responsible for its state house sales programme.

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Question 34174 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, did any member of Kāinga Ora’s senior leadership team have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and purpose?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to WPQ 34191 (2026). Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities does not have record of any other member of the current Executive Leadership Team meeting with representatives of Bayleys during this period. However, Kāinga Ora…

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Question 34179 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, did Kāinga Ora’s Board Chair have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and purpose?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that no meetings were identified between the Board Chair and representatives of Bayleys Real Estate during the period from 1 April 2024 to 30 October 2025.

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Question 34184 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, did Kāinga Ora’s Chief Executive have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and purpose?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that no meetings were identified between the Chief Executive and representatives of Bayleys Real Estate during the period from 1 April 2024 to 30 October 2025.

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34191, 34196 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, did Kāinga Ora’s General Manager of the Housing Delivery Group have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and…

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    On what date did Kāinga Ora’s General Manager of the Housing Delivery Group meet with Paula Bennett just before the procurement process began for a master agent to sell state homes and what was the purpose of that meeting?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the General Manager Housing Delivery Group met with Paula Bennett on 2 April 2025. The meeting was part of regular engagement with the market and had been deferred a number of times. This…