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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility (LNIRIM), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Eastern Busway Stage 4 (excluding Botany Station), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Auckland Level Crossings Removal – Takaanini, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Airport to Botany Busway Stage 2, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Mill Road Stage 1, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date; (d)…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Takitimu North Link Stage 2A, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 1, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for SH1 Wellington Improvements, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Northland Corridor – Alternative to Brynderwyn Hills, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for SH29 Tauriko (wider scope), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Hamilton Southern Links, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Takitimu North Link Stage 2B, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for SH16 North-West Alternative Highway, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Northwest Busway – Te Ara Hauāuru Stage 1B and 2, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Northwest Busway – Te Ara Hauāuru Stage 3, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Northland Corridor – Te Hana to Whangārei (excluding Alternative to Brynderwyn Hills), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for the East-West Link, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date; (d)…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Mill Road – Alfriston to Drury (previously Stages 2 and 3), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Petone to Grenada, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date; (d)…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 2, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Auckland Level Crossings Removal (including Western Line), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for Airport to Botany Busway Stage 3 and 4, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the status, for the Cross Valley Link, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date;…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, early childhood centres were in operation during the week of July 13th 2026; broken down by region?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, has he received about Early Childhood Education during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, children were attending early childhood centres during the week of July 13th 2026; broken down by region?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of children attending early childhood centres during the week of 13 July 2026, as at 28 July 2026.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

One.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses reclassified as a provisional license by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

One.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 53 Renall Street, Masterton built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this property was purchased in 2002 specifically for use within the Community Group Housing (CGH) programme and supported three CGH providers between 2002 and 2025. The decision to divest…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, new Early Childhood Education centres opened during the week of July 13th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 61 Hillcrest Street, Solway, Masterton built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home was purchased in 2001 specifically for use within the Community Group Housing (CGH) programme and supported two CGH providers between 2001 and 2025. The decision to divest was…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 19 Kurahaupo Street, Orakei, Auckland built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home was built in 1942 and was assessed as having a net book value of $2.5 million. It therefore met the high value criteria for divestment.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 21 Kurahaupo Street, Orakei, Auckland built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home was built in 1942 and was assessed as having a net book value of $1.9 million. It therefore met the high value criteria for divestment.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 19 Hapau Street, Remuera, Auckland built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home was built in 1950 and was assessed as having a net book value of $2 million. It therefore met the high value criteria for divestment.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 33554

    When was the state house at 132 Bayswater Ave, Bayswater, Auckland built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

  • 33555

    When was the state house at 134 Bayswater Ave, Bayswater, Auckland built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home and its semi-detached neighbour at 134 Bayswater Ave, was built in 1948. The property met the divestment criteria of being of unfit for purpose as it was nearing the end of its…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 78 Omata Road, Marfell, New Plymouth built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home and its semi-detached neighbour were built in 1952. One unit (other side of party wall) is owned by a private owner. The redevelopment potential of the site is low and further…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 19 Oranga Street, Marfell, New Plymouth built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this four-bedroom, single-storey home was built in 1963. Until recently, the property was leased to a Community Group Housing (CGH) provider, however, this recently ended. Kāinga Ora…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many of the 2,150 social houses that he expects to be delivered through funding in Budgets 2024 and 2025 will be delivered each month to July 2027?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

The Government committed to deliver 2,050 social homes across Budgets 2024 and 2025. At this stage, we expect to deliver closer to 2,200 places from available funding. Delivery information as at June 2026 is provided in the attachment.…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the state house at 34 Warwick Avenue, Westmere, Auckland built and what characteristics of this property made it suitable for Kāinga Ora's state house sales programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this home was built in 1926 and was assessed as having a net book value of $1.44 million. It therefore met the high value criteria for divestment.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, hundreds of the social homes funded through Budgets 2024 and 2025 will be delivered in each of the next couple of quarters?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 3358 (2026).

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, of the 3000 net new social homes targeted to be delivered between November 2023 and November 2026 have been delivered and how does that number breakdown by houses delivered by Kainga Ora and houses delivered by Community…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

At the end of June 2026, the net increase of social homes in Auckland since November 2023 was 3,034. Kāinga Ora contributed 1,824 of the new Auckland homes, and Community Housing Providers have delivered the other 1,210

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, of the social houses funded in Budget 2025 will be delivered each month between July and November 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 3358 (2026).

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much funding was allocated to the delivery of additional social housing in Budgets 2024 and 2025 and how much, if anything, has been spent so far on building additional social houses?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Information on funding allocations for additional social housing is publicly available through the Budget Estimates and supporting information. In relation to how much has been spent building additional social houses, I refer the Member to…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much, if any, of the funding that was allocated for the delivery of additional social housing in Budgets 2024 and 2025 has been paid to Community Housing Providers so far and what providers, if any, received this funding?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Community Housing Providers (CHPs) receive funding through several mechanisms including when social housing places are tenanted through IRRS or receiving an early stage operating supplement. As at June 2026, CHPs have around 15,500 active…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 20 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 20 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Refer to the response to WPQ 10239 (2026).