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Question 34835 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA has not undertaken any public engagement surveys on its use of Artificial Intelligence.

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Question 34839 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Nil For information regarding the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport from 1 July 2026 onwards, I refer the Member to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform's reply to Written Question 34691 (2026).

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Question 34872 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Nil. However, separate from advice on public sector reform, the Parliamentary Counsel Office has spent $142,730 on contractors for a specific workforce review.

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Question 34876 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None. However, Parliamentary Counsel Office communicates publicly about AI research and development efforts.

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Question 34877 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law and the Parliamentary Counsel Office have not engaged any consultants to advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27 November 2023. However, separate from advice on public sector reform, Crown Law has spent…

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Question 33993 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34001 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, established on 1 July 2026, does not currently have any automated approval systems in operation.

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Question 34003 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am the Minister responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. No public engagement surveys regarding the use of…

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Question 34004 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. MCERT uses some artificial intelligence tools that came from the…

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Question 34011 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am the Minister responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. No algorithm impact assessments were undertaken by MCERT…

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Question 34025 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34032 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34038 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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34045, 34068 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34050 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34073 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport advises me that between 27 November 2023 and 1 July 2026, no public engagement surveys have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the former Ministry of…

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Question 34075 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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For information regarding the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to written question 34001 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that…

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Question 34077 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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For information regarding Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to written question 34004 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the…

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Question 34078 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34059 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34079 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34060 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34081 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34062 (2026). For my other agencies: Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID): Microsoft Copilot for 365 licences were procured via LANWorx, CID’s IT Managed Service…

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Question 34082 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34084 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport advises me that between 27 November 2023 and 1 July 2026, no algorithm impact assessments have been completed by the former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. For…

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Question 34087 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34089 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34071 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34109 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34119 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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34165, 34216 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

  • 34216 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34169 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34174 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34179 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34184 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34189 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None For information regarding Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport following 1 July 2026, I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to Written Parliamentary Question 34003 (2026).

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34191, 34196 (2026)

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  • 34191 (matches this search)

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

  • 34196 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34192 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 34193 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The standard NZTA procurement process was followed for the procurement of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The licences were acquired through NZTA’s existing Microsoft Cloud Software and Services Agreement (MCSSA) and Microsoft enterprise licensing…

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Question 34201 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much was paid in fees to real estate agents who handled the sale of state homes after 30 June 2024 and before Bayleys Real Estate became Kāinga Ora’s master agent?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 1 July 2024 to 30 October 2025, it paid $617,669 in real estate agent fees.

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Question 34205 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA does not undertake standalone Algorithm Impact Assessments. The potential impacts of algorithms are considered as part of the risk assessment and approval process that applies to every Artificial Intelligence (AI) use case before it…

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Question 34206 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many state homes were sold after 30 June 2024 and before Bayleys Real Estate became Kāinga Ora’s master agent and what was the total value of those sales?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 1 July 2024 and 31 August 2025, 339 properties were sold at a total value of $109,331,171.

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Question 34213 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many state homes were sold since Bayleys Real Estate became Kāinga Ora’s master agent and what was the total value of those sales?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 1 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, 706 properties were sold at a total value of $356,080,314.

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Question 34221 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who provided the independent oversight on the procurement process that Kāinga Ora followed that resulted in Bayleys Real Estate being appointed as its master agent and how was that oversight provided?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that McHale Group Limited provided real-time probity audit services in relation to the appointment of Bayleys Real Estate being appointed as master agent.

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Question 34253 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 34260 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Parliamentary Counsel Office is currently working with two suppliers that provide AI software development services. They were selected through a closed competitive procurement process, with invited suppliers responding to an RFP and…

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Question 34262 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 34271 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Parliamentary Counsel Office does not currently operate any automated decision-making or recommendation systems that use algorithms to determine outcomes. We are exploring the use of AI as an input to work processes, but staff retain…

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Question 33872 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use water in a sustainable manner?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Yes.

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Question 33950 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister commit to directing NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to look into a nationally consistent permit system for agricultural machinery that cannot currently obtain permits under the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rules; if not,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that it already operates a nationally consistent permitting framework for overweight and overdimension vehicles, including agricultural machinery, for state highways and local roads where an agreement is in place with…

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Question 33952 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received advice on the number of forage harvesters, tractors, combines, cultivators, or other agricultural machines that cannot be lawfully operated on the road network due to current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 33953 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many state highway and local road bridges are currently subject to restrictions that limit or prevent the movement of agricultural machinery that exceeds the standard Vehicle Dimensions and Mass limits?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that it is unable to provide an exact number, as this is dependent on a specific assessment of route and vehicle to identify the restrictions required to cross the structure.

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Question 33954 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, overweight permit or specialist vehicle permit applications for agricultural machinery have been declined in each of the past five years, and what were the reasons for those decisions?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the number of overweight permit or specialist vehicle permit applications for agricultural machinery that have been declined by NZTA in each of the past five years, as at 17 June 2026, is as follows: • 2021 – 0 • 2022 – 2…