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Question 41085 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 38349 (2026), what guidance or direction, if any, has the Minister provided to the Department of Conservation for how they exercise delegated authority over access arrangement decisions for mines and/or mining operations under…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The only guidance or direction I have provided to the Department of Conservation regarding the exercise of my delegated authority over access arrangement decisions for mines and/or mining operations is that mining related applications…

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Question 41086 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 39117 (2026), how does the Minister define an "unnecessary" cost when it comes to climate-related planning and investment decisions?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I consider unnecessary to mean not needed, not required, or more than what is actually required.

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41087, 41088 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41087

    Following 39117 (2026), are there any specific "climate-related planning and investment decisions" made by councils that the Minister considers to have been an "unnecessary" cost?

  • 41088

    Following 39117 (2026), what is an example of the type of "unnecessary costs being imposed on ratepayers, businesses, and communities" that the Minister had in mind when writing the letter?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

No specific projects caused me to author that letter.

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Question 41089 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much influence has the ACT Party had on Resource Management Act reform?

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15 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41090

    What is the status of "11.1 Establish central government oversight and coordination for implementing the national adaptation plan" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41092

    What is the status of "10.15 Review the settings for the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41093

    What is the status of "10.13 Support the implementation of Aotearoa Circle Seafood Sector Adaptation Strategy" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41094

    What is the status of "10.9 Identify the impacts of climate change on regional economies" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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  • 41121

    What is the status of "6.9 Deliver Jobs for Nature to restore indigenous ecosystems" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41124

    What is the status of "6.8.2 Invest in strengthening border biosecurity – Mail Pathways Project" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41136

    What is the status of "5.11 Encourage and support the evaluation of climate risks to landfills and contaminated sites" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41137

    What is the status of "5.10 Develop and implement the Transpower Adaptation Plan" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41143

    What is the status of "5.5 Publish the programme of work on how Aotearoa meets the costs of climate change and invests in resilience" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41144

    What is the status of "5.4 Develop options for home flood insurance" in the National Adapation Plan?

  • 41151

    What is the status of "4.6 Integrate adaptation into Treasury advice on infrastructure" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41167

    What is the status of "3.10 Assess socioeconomic and climate vulnerability for Māori" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41172

    What is the status of 3.7.1 "3.7.1 Promote the use of the New Zealand Climate Change Projections guidance" in the National Adaptation plan?

  • 41173

    What is the status of C1 3.6 "improve natural hazard information on Land Information Memoranda" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41174

    What is the status of EF 2 3.5 "Support high-quality implementation of climate-related disclosures and explore expansion" in New Zealand's First National Adaptation plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation Plan section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as completed. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41090 (2026), 41092 (2026), 41093 (2026),…

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52 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41091

    What is the status of "10.19 Enhance industry partnership networks" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41095

    What is the status of "10.8 Establish innovation grants" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41096

    What is the status of "10.7 Continue delivering the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41097

    What is the status of "10.6 Continue delivering the Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change and the Greenhouse Gas Inventory research programmes " in the National Adaptation Plan?

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  • 41098

    What is the status of "10.5 Deliver the Māori agribusiness extension programme " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41099

    What is the status of "10.3 Deliver the Aquaculture Strategy " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41100

    What is the status of "9.9 Expand current funding for proactive community resilience " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41101

    What is the status of "9.12 Produce guidance and tools for monitoring and evaluating the impact of adaptation initiatives " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41102

    What is the status of "9.11 Develop and deliver initiatives in Responding to the Climate Crisis: An Implementation Plan (2019)" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41103

    What is the status of "9.7 Strengthen teaching and learning related to climate change" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41104

    What is the status of "9.4 Implement the Climate Migration Action Plan" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41105

    What is the status of "9.3 Develop the emergency management workforce " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41106

    What is the status of "9.1 Modernise the emergency management system" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41109

    What is the status of "8.5 Progress the Rail Network Investment Programme" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41110

    What is the status of "8.4 Provide for regulated network revenues to reflect the prudent and efficient costs of resilience" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41111

    What is the status of "8.1 Develop and implement the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Climate Adaptation Plan " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41118

    What is the status of "6.12 Implement the Sustainable Land Management Hill Country Erosion Programme " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41119

    What is the status of "6.11 Implement the South-east Marine Protection Initiative" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41120

    What is the status of "6.10 Implement Revitalising the Gulf: Government action on the Sea Change Plan" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41123

    What is the status of "6.8.5 Prevent the spread of wilding conifers, and contain or eradicate established areas of wilding conifers by 2030 " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41125

    What is the status of "6.8 Continue to strengthen and lead the biosecurity system" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41130

    What is the status of "6.3 Implement Te Mana o te Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 2020 " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41131

    What is the status of "6.2 Engage with councils to implement the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41132

    What is the status of "6.1 Implement the Department of Conservation Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41133

    What is the status of " 5.16 Identify options to increase the integration of nature-based solutions into urban form " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41134

    What is the status of "5.14 Support the development of definitional tools to encourage greater investment in ‘green’ projects" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41135

    What is the status of "5.13 Connect communities to wider response and recovery support " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41139

    What is the status of "5.8 Support kaitiaki communities to adapt and conserve taonga/ cultural assets " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41140

    What is the status of "5.7 Reduce and manage the impacts of climate hazards on homes and buildings" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41141

    What is the status of "5.3 Complete case study to explore coinvestment for flood resilience" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41142

    What is the status of " 5.1 Pass legislation to establish clear guiding principles and responsibilities for adaptation action" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41145

    What is the status of "4.9 Enable adoption of new water services delivery models, better access to financing tools and economic and quality regulation of water services." in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41146

    What is the status of "4.8 Amend the Environmental Reporting Act 2015 to allow better measurement of environmental change" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41147

    What is the status of "4.7 Integrate adaptation into NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi decision making" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41148

    What is the status of "4.4 Embed adaptation in funding models for housing and urban development, including Māori housing" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41149

    What is the status of "4.3 Establish an initiative for resilient public housing" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41150

    What is the status of "4.2 Set national direction on natural hazard risk management through the Resource Management Reform Phase 2 National Direction package" in the National Adaptation Plan

  • 41152

    What is the status of "3.29 Produce an adaptation professional development programme for key audiences " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41153

    What is the status of "3.28 Assess healthcare service resilience " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41155

    What is the status of "3.26 Produce guidance for disaster risk management for cultural heritage" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41156

    What is the status of "3.25 Design methodology for risk assessments of public buildings" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41157

    What is the status of "3.24 Produce new tools and guidance specific to mātauranga Māori and mātauranga indicators " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41158

    What is the status of "3.23 Develop 3D coastal mapping " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41159

    What is the status of "3.21 Develop mātauranga Māori indicators of climate impacts on the natural environment" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41160

    What is the status of "3.22 Work with community housing providers to enable effective climate hazard response" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41162

    What is the status of "3.18 Review electricity and gas networks’ management of climate risk and resilience" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41163

    What is the status of "3.17 Support and promote the integration of climate adaptation and mitigation in new and revised standards commissioned by third parties" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41165

    What is the status of "3.12 Improve how science, data and knowledge are used to inform emergency management" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41166

    What is the status of "3.11 Implement the National Disaster Resilience Strategy " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41169

    What is the status of " 3.7.9 Produce a package of guidance, standards, and/or methodologies to support the implementation of the adaptation framework" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41171

    What is the status of "3.7.5 Regularly update adaptation guidance for local government" in the National Adaptation Plan

  • 41175

    What is the status of C1 3.4 "Raise awareness of climate hazards and how to prepare" in New Zealand's First National Adapation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation Plan section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as active. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41095 (2026), 41096 (2026), 41097 (2026), 41098…

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41107, 41122, 41161 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41107

    What is the status of "8.8 Support knowledge sharing and the implementation of adaptation actions across the sector" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41122

    What is the status of "6.8.7 Invest in plant health and environmental capability facility" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41161

    What is the status of "3.20 Continue prioritising research and investment in climate-related science" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as discontinued. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41107 (2026), 41122 (2026) and 41161 (2026).

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Question 41108 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is "8.7 Embed nature-based solutions as part of the response to reducing transport emissions and improving climate adaptation and biodiversity outcomes" still on hold, if not, what is it's status in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025 the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was still on hold.

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Question 41112 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is "7.6 Manage potential impacts of adaptation related to regulatory change " still on hold, if not, what is it's status in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was now active.

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5 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41113

    What is the status of "7.5 Update housing and urban settings " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41115

    What is the status of "7.3 Partner with Māori to support Māori-led approaches to adaptation planning " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41116

    What is the status of "7.2 Partner with Māori landowners to increase the resilience of Māori owned land, homes and cultural sites" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41168

    What is the status of "3.8 Develop guidance for assessing risk and impact on physical assets and the services they provide " in the National Adaptation Plan?

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  • 41170

    What is the status of "3.7.6 Produce guidance on integrating mātauranga Māori into adaptive planning and working with mana whenua" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as not started. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41113 (2026), 41115 (2026), 41116 (2026), 41168…

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Question 41114 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is "7.4 Update regulatory requirements to ensure buildings are designed and constructed to withstand more extreme climate hazards" still on hold, if not, what is it's status in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was now active.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41117

    What is the status of "7.1 Research how cultural heritage contributes to community wellbeing and climate change adaptation " in the National Adaptation Plan

  • 41126

    What is the status of "6.7 Implement the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management 2020" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41129

    What is the status of "6.4 Implement the proposed National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41138

    What is the status of "5.9 Prioritise nature-based solutions" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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  • 41154

    What is the status of "3.27 Develop a framework for assessing exposure and vulnerability of taonga/cultural assets to climate change" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41164

    What is the status of "3.14 Deliver the Integrated Farm Planning Programme " in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as on hold. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41117 (2026), 41126 (2026), 41129 (2026), 41138…

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Question 41127 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is the "6.6 Implement the Water Availability and Security programme " still on hold, if not, what is it's status in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was on hold.

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Question 41128 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is "6.5 Establish an integrated work programme to deliver climate, biodiversity and wider environmental outcomes" in the National Adaptation Plan still on hold, if not, what is it's current status?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was on hold.

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Question 41176 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Was the Department of Internal Affairs consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No, the Department of Internal Affairs was not consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office.

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Question 41177 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Were any concerns about the administration of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand levy scheme raised the Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s executive or board prior to September last year?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No.

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Question 41178 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did Fire and Emergency New Zealand seek external legal advice before referring the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that Fire and Emergency New Zealand did seek legal advice.

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Question 41179 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand formally approve the referral of the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office before it was made?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that the Board formally approved the referral.

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Question 41180 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Who within Fire and Emergency New Zealand made the decision to refer the matter that relates to an incident with Fire and Emergency’s administration of the levy scheme to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Board resolved that the matter should be referred to the Serious Fraud Office.

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • 41181

    Is any former employee of Fire and Emergency New Zealand a subject of the Serious Fraud Office's consideration of the matter that relates to an incident with Fire and Emergency’s administration of the levy scheme?

  • 41182

    Is any current employee of Fire and Emergency New Zealand a subject of the Serious Fraud Office's consideration of the matter that relates to an incident with Fire and Emergency’s administration of the levy scheme?

  • 41183

    Does the matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office involve one individual, multiple individuals, or an organisational unit within Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

  • 41185

    Does the Fire and Emergency New Zealand matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office relate to the collection of the levy, the management of levy funds once collected, or both?

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  • 41197

    Does the matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand relate to the conduct of a specific individual or individuals?

  • 41198

    Does the matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand involve an alleged financial loss?

  • 41199

    What is the nature of the matter relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am unable to comment on this while the matter is being considered by the Serious Fraud Office.

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Question 41184 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Over what period did the Fire and Emergency New Zealand matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office start and end?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Corrected reply: The matter occurred prior to early 2021, and I am advised the earliest estimated date is 2011. I am advised that an internal investigation was conducted between April 2022 and May 2026. Given the matter is now being…

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Question 41186 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • When does the Minister expect to receive the advice she has sought from the Department of Internal Affairs on whether Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Crown entity status has contributed to the cultural issues?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I expect to receive initial advice by the end of September 2026.

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Question 41187 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Will the Minister commission an independent inquiry into the capacity and capability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, separate from the advice being sought from the Department of Internal Affairs in relation to the matter that has been…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The review has raised a number of matters that require careful consideration. The Minister of Internal Affairs will need to take the time necessary to consider its recommendations and determine the appropriate Government response,…

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Question 41188 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Will she commission an independent review of the culture and governance of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, separate from the advice being sought from the Department of Internal Affairs in relation to the matter that has been referred to…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The review has raised a number of matters that require careful consideration. The Minister of Internal Affairs will need to take the time necessary to consider its recommendations and determine the appropriate Government response,…

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Question 41189 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Were any other members of the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand aware of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office before it was escalated to her?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, the Board received a briefing on the matter on 19 June 2026, ahead of its meeting on 26 June 2026.

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Question 41190 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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  • What specific actions, if any, has the Minister requested the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand take in relation to the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office, and by what date does she expect them to be completed?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have written to the Board and stated that I do not have confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The Board is responsible for governing the entity, and any decisions it takes are a matter for the Board. My…

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Question 41191 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Has the Minister sought legal advice on what powers, if any, she holds to remove or require the removal of the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No.

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Question 41192 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Why has the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand not been stood down while the Serious Fraud Office considers the referral of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Employment decisions relating to the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, including whether to stand the Chief Executive down, are matters for the Board. As Minister, I cannot interfere in those decisions.

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Question 41193 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Does the Minister consider that the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand was personally involved in, or benefited from, the matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Based on the information I have received, there is no evidence to suggest that the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand was personally involved in, or benefited from, the matter.

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Question 41194 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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  • Is the Minister aware if the Serious Fraud Office has opened a formal investigation into issues relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, or if the Serious Fraud Office is still considering the referral?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister, I am not in a position to comment on the Serious Fraud Office's consideration of the matter.

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Question 41195 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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  • On what date was the issue relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, that has saw the Minister lose confidence, referred to the Serious Fraud Office, and by whom?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The matter was referred to the Serious Fraud Office on 10 August 2026 by Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Chief Legal Advisor.

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Question 41196 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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  • Has any staff member or contractor of Fire and Emergency New Zealand been suspended, disciplined, or dismissed in relation to the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have been advised by my officials that, to date, no staff member or contractor of Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been suspended, disciplined or dismissed in relation to the matter.

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Question 41200 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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  • When did the Chief Executive of the Department of Internal Affairs become aware of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that the Secretary for Internal Affairs was verbally informed of the matter by Fire and Emergency New Zealand on 2 September 2026.

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Mike Davidson

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  • Was any official within the Department of Internal Affairs aware of the matter relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand that has now been referred to the Serious Fraud Office prior to the Board Chair informing the Minister's office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have been advised by my officials that the relevant Department of Internal Affairs officials were verbally informed of the matter on 2 September 2026.

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Question 41202 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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  • What is the full chronology of internal communications about the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office regarding Fire and Emergency New Zealand, between the Chief Executive, the Board, and the Department of Internal…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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• 2 September 2025 – Chief Executive formally advised. Chief Executive recalls he verbally advised the previous Board Chair • 4 May 2026 – Chief Executive receives consolidated report from external lawyers • 26 June 2026 – Board considers…

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • On what date was the Minister personally informed of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and by whom?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I was advised of the matter on 4 September 2026 by Fire and Emergency New Zealand through a briefing note from the Chief Executive.

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • On what date did the Board Chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand become aware of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised by my officials that the Chief Executive’s recollection is that he verbally notified the previous Chair of the matter on 2 September 2025. The current Board Chair was informally advised on 3 July 2026 and fully briefed on 30…

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • On what date did the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand first become aware of the matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that the Chief Executive was first formally notified of the matter on 2 September 2025.

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Question 41206 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What staffing or workforce‑related funding, if any, has been provided to schools in the Maungakiekie electorate since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by school and funding category?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table showing the Entitlement Staffing (FTTE) provided to schools in the Maungakiekie electorate for 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • What infrastructure or property maintenance funding, if any, has been provided to schools in the Maungakiekie electorate since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by school and project?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, a total of $64.75 million was provided to projects across 18 schools in the Maungakiekie electorate. This compromised: • $40.48 million for…

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • What operational funding adjustments, if any, have been made for schools in the Maungakiekie electorate since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by school and funding type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the adjustments in operational funding for schools in the Maungakiekie electorate for the 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many children, if any, are currently on waitlists for learning support services, including Early Intervention, Ongoing Resourcing Scheme, and specialist assessments, as of 17 September 2026?

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, undeveloped sites owned by Kāinga Ora in the Maungakiekie electorate have been put on the market from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I have interpreted this question as pertaining to vacant Kāinga Ora-owned land. Kāinga Ora advises me that it reports this information for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area. Between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, Kāinga Ora…

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Question 41211 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • What Kāinga Ora owned land, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate has been sold from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I have interpreted this question as pertaining to vacant Kāinga Ora-owned land. Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it reports this information for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area. Between 27 November 2023 and 17…

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • What Kāinga Ora owned land, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate has been put on the market from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 41210 (2026). In the Oranga Large Scale project, land and undeveloped sites are synonymous as cleared development land is put to the market for sale to development partners.

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Question 41213 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been relocated or evicted due to their house of residence being demolished, as at 17 September 2026, listed by location, number of tenants, and outcome?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that where homes are being demolished Kāinga Ora works with tenants to relocate them to an alternate property. However, I can advise that between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, there…

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been evicted or relocated due to their house of residence being sold, as at 17 September 2026, listed by location, number of tenants, and outcome?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that where homes are being sold Kāinga Ora works with tenants to relocate them to an alternate property. Between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, there were seven tenancies in the…

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What directives, if any, have Ministers issued regarding the eviction of tenants from state housing since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 34891 (2025). [REMOVE BEFORE PUBLISHING 34891 (2025). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Housing: What directives, if any, have ministers issued regarding the eviction of tenants from state…

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many Kāinga Ora homes, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been demolished since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by location and reason for demolition?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. I am advised that 173 homes in the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area were demolished to facilitate redevelopment and the delivery of new housing.

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Question 41217 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, undeveloped sites owned by Kāinga Ora in the Maungakiekie electorate have been sold from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the member to my answer to WPQ 41211 (2026). In the Oranga Large Scale project, land and undeveloped sites are synonymous as cleared development land is sold to development partners.