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Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following Reply 41268 (2026), which potential or final members of the Expert Advisory Group were suggested or endorsed by Under-Secretary Simon Court?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 41270 (2026), what conflicts of interest, if any, did the Ministry for the Environment "conflict of interest process" identify for each of the Expert Advisory Group members?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following Reply 41270 (2026), who was on the "initial list... of potential EAG members" provided to the Minister by the Ministry for the Environment?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following Reply 41270 (2026), which, if any, of the final members of the Expert Advisory Group on Resource Management Reform were not included on the "initial list... of potential EAG members" provided to the Minister by the Ministry for…
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 41338 (2026), who suggested to officials that they should consider how best to reduce regulatory overlap between the Natural Environment Bill and the Fisheries Act 1996?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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Will the Minister decline the Bunnythorpe Business Park fast-track apllication if essential information is incomplete or potential effects cannot be adequately evaluated?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
I can refer a project if I am satisfied it meets the referral criteria in section 22 of the Fast-track Approval Act 2024. I must decline a project if I consider I do not have adequate information to inform my decision. I may also decline a…
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Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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Has an independent assessment of water, electricity, environmental, cultural, infrastructure and community effects been requested for the Bunnythorpe Business Park fast-track apllication?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
If a project is referred, detailed information on the actual and potential adverse effects, along with measures to mitigate adverse effects, is information required for a substantive application to be considered by an independent expert…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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Which agencies, councils, iwi authorities and infrastructure providers, if any, have been invited to comment on the Bunnythorpe Business Park Fast-track referral application?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
Section 17 of the Fast-track Approval Act 2024 guides who must and may be invited to comment on a referral application. This includes the relevant local authorities, specified Māori groups, relevant portfolio Ministers, relevant…
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister had, if any, on the Greater Christchurch Mass Rapid Transport project, by name and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I have received the following briefing from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that includes a section on the Greater Christchurch Mass Rapid Transit project: BRI-3270 – Meeting with Mayor Mauger and Canterbury Mayoral Forum – 26 February…
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
List MP · Labour Party
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How many tenants, if any, have been relocated from Jordan Ave, State Ave, and Rowlands Ave state housing dwellings since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 27 November 2023 and 31 August 2026, there were 17 tenancies relocated from Jordan Avenue, State Avenue, and Rowlands Avenue. Kāinga Ora may relocate tenants for a number of…
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
List MP · Labour Party
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How many tenants, if any, have been relocated from Jordan Ave, State Ave, and Rowlands Ave state housing dwellings since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026 to another Kāinga Ora home?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 27 November 2023 and 31 August 2026, 16 tenancies from Jordan Avenue, State Avenue, and Rowlands Avenue were relocated to another Kāinga Ora home, involving a total of 59 tenants.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 28217 (2026), what is written in the header and footer of the document the Minister received for the workshop titled 'RMA Reform: Background Document for 18 March Meeting'?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
The header and footer of the document titled 'RMA Reform: Background Document for 18 March Meeting' was an In-Confidence security classification.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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What, if any, are the site, proposed scale and infrastructure requirements for the Bunnythorpe Data Centre Proposal?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
It is not appropriate for me to discuss the details of a project or my consideration of the referral application before I have made my decision.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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How has the Minister considered lobbying, if there was any, in the public interest against lobbying from vested interests in the development of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Does the Minister consider he has been lobbied in the development of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 28222 (2026), does the Minister consider that environmental Non-Government Organisations have a direct financial interest in the final form of the Natural Environment Bill?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 28222 (2026), does the Minister consider that environmental Non-Government Organisations advocate for the public interest or for their own financial interest?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 20230 (2026), does the Minister consider that the agricultural industry groups have a direct financial interest in the final form of the Natural Environment Bill?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 20230 (2026), does the Minister consider that the agricultural industry groups were advocating for the public interest at this workshop, or for their own interests?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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How much influence has the New Zealand First Party had on Resource Management Act reform?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where did the suggestion to include clause 10B "Rules that control fishing" in his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill come from?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Removing the ability of councils to control fishing from the Planning and Natural Environment Bills was an option developed by officials when considering how best to reduce regulatory overlap with the Fisheries Act 1996.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
In March 2025, Cabinet authorised the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries and I to make decisions relating to the work on the Coastal Marine Area (CMA), in consultation with relevant portfolio Ministers. As such, we jointly made decisions on…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 39738 (2026), what was the crux of the advice on the "potential exclusion" of "metaphysical matters and spiritual matters"?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Officials from the former Ministry for the Environment (now the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport) provided me and Under-Secretary Court with advice that the exclusion of spiritual or metaphysical effects was not…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 39740 (2026), what was the crux of the advice on "consent duration for water services under the Planning Bill"?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Officials from the former Ministry for the Environment (now the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport) advised me that the default duration of consent under the Planning Bill is unlimited (unless otherwise specified) and…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 39740 (2026), what was the crux of the advice on "potential duplication between coastal occupation charges and natural resource levies"?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Submitters on the Natural Environment Bill noted that it is unclear about the relationship between coastal occupation charges and natural resource levies, and the potential for duplication. Officials advised the Select Committee that…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following 39740 (2026), what was the crux of the advice on wildlife authorisations?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Officials from the former Ministry for the Environment (now the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport) provided me with advice on decisions required to finalise the wildlife authorisation framework, including how Treaty…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What advice other than the "Blueprint for resource management reform" and "Blueprint for RM reform - Minority Report", if any, did the Minister receive on the inclusion of the regulatory relief/regulatory takings in the Planning Bill as…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Prior to introduction of the Planning and Natural Environment Bills, officials provided advice on the regulatory relief regime primarily through the following advice briefings: 26-BRF-6045 Replacing the RMA – Regulatory takings and…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, aide-memoires, or recommendations from officials, if any, did the Minister receive about his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Officials provided advice relevant to Amendment Paper 710 through briefings and in meetings. The key advice documents for Amendment Paper 710 were: • 25-BRF-00018 Advice on the Coastal Marine Area in the new planning system • 26-BRF-01543…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Minister for Agriculture Todd McClay about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I met with Hon Todd McClay, Hon Andrew Hoggard (as Associate Minister for the Environment), Under-Secretary Simon Court and officials on 29 July 2026 regarding changes relating to Freshwater Farm Plans which were given effect to through…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I have had no specific conversations with Hon Nicola Grigg regarding the contents of Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill prior to its introduction. On 28 July 2026, Minister Grigg along with other relevant portfolio…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
On 28 July 2026, Hon Andrew Hoggard along with other relevant portfolio Ministers attended a meeting I held with representatives from the primary sector about the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill as reported back by the…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Under-Secretary Simon Court about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Under-Secretary Court and I meet and communicate regularly on matters relating to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill as per our portfolio delegations. To identify and collate every meeting or communication that I have had with…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with environmental Non-Government Organisations about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I met with and received correspondence from a range of stakeholders following the Environment Select Committee’s report back on the Natural Environment Bill, prior to making decisions on the changes made through Amendment Paper 710. This…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with councils about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I met with and received correspondence from a range of stakeholders, including Councils, following the Environment Select Committee’s report back on the Natural Environment Bill, prior to making decisions on the changes made through…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with any group or individual representing the agricultural, horticultural, or viticultural industry about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I met with and received correspondence from a range of stakeholders following the Environment Select Committee’s report back on the Natural Environment Bill, prior to making decisions on the changes made through Amendment Paper 710. This…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Federated Farmers about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I met with and received correspondence from a range of stakeholders following the Environment Select Committee’s report back on the Natural Environment Bill, prior to making decisions on the changes made through Amendment Paper 710. This…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with any group, organisation, council, industry, business, or individual about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I met with and received correspondence from a range of stakeholders following the Environment Select Committee’s report back on the Natural Environment Bill, prior to making decisions on the changes made through Amendment Paper 710. To…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with any groups representing Māori, iwi, or hapū regarding clause 10B "Rules that control fishing", which he included in 'Natural Environment Bill - Amendment paper No 710'?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Te Ohu Kaimoana wrote to me on 27 August 2026 expressing their support for the inclusion of clause 10B within the Natural Environment Bill.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with groups representing recreational fishers regarding clause 10B "Rules that control fishing", which he included in 'Natural Environment Bill - Amendment paper No 710'?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with regional councils, district councils, and unitary authorities regarding clause 10B "Rules that control fishing", which he included in 'Natural Environment Bill - Amendment paper No…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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How much influence has the ACT Party had on Resource Management Act reform?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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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Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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…
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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.
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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…
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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…
Asked by
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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…
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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.
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
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.
Asked by
Priyanca Radhakrishnan
List MP · Labour Party
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What directives, if any, have Ministers issued regarding the relocation of tenants in state housing since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received