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Question 38716 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development spent $42,102.72 on subscriptions for artificial intelligence in 2024/25. Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities advises me that costs related to artificial intelligence (AI) for the 2024/25…

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Question 38717 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 38695 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: $28,200.16 Crown Infrastructure Delivery: $38,593.00 Infrastructure…

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Question 38718 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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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 the 2024/ 25 Estimates Examination Appendix. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that contractor and consultancy spend are published quarterly on the Public Service Commission Website at…

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Question 38722 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 38700 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: $3,806.28 Crown Infrastructure Delivery: $1,875.00 Infrastructure…

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Question 38724 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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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 38702 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: $2,101,934.84 Crown Infrastructure Delivery: $341,048.00 Infrastructure…

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Question 38725 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development did not spend anything on artificial intelligence in 2023/24. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that costs related to artificial intelligence (AI) for the 2023/24 financial…

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Question 38731 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 38709 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: $2,808.00. Crown Infrastructure Delivery: None. Infrastructure Commission:…

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Question 38736 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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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 the 2025/26 Estimates Examination, Responses to Pre Hearing Questions Vote Housing and Urban Development. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that contractor and consultancy spend are published quarterly on…

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Question 38741 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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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 38713 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: $3,068,869.80 Crown Infrastructure Delivery: $219,598.00 Infrastructure…

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Question 38755 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. No redundancy processes have been initiated. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38831 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 total cost of redundancy processes initiated by the former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development since 27 November 2023 is $2,964,750. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has incurred expenditure of $37,145,582 in…

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Question 38836 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 38817 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None Crown Infrastructure Delivery: $743,400.00 Infrastructure Commission: I…

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Question 38865 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that in the 2025/26 financial year, the Ministry of Transport spent $59,128 and NZTA spent $1.752 million on artificial intelligence.

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Question 38866 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that in the 2024/25 financial year, the Ministry of Transport spent $24,077 and NZTA spent $0.130 million on artificial intelligence.

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Question 38869 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that during this period, the Ministry of Transport spent $2.39 million and NZTA spent $25.2 million on consultancy costs.

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Question 38871 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that in the 2023/24 financial year, the Ministry of Transport spent $1,175 and NZTA had no spend on artificial intelligence.

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Question 38899 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that during this period, the Ministry of Transport spent $3.2 million and NZTA spent $20.1 million on consultancy costs.

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Question 38916 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law spent $600.36 In 2024/25 the PCO spent $1,532.52 on Microsoft Copilot licenses and $224,482.53 (ex GST) on five proof-of-concept tools, as shared publicly at…

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Question 38917 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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In the 2025/26 financial year Crown Law spent $8,757.80 In 2025/26 the PCO spent $7,468.56 on Microsoft Copilot licenses and $150,668.80 (ex GST) extending its proof-of-concept tools.

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38924, 38948 (2026)

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  • 38924 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

  • 38948 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 Crown Law spent $311,639 on consultancy costs. From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 Crown Law spent $25,300 on consultancy costs From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 PCO spent $77,766.03 on consultancy costs. From…

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Question 38926 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law: None PCO: None

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Question 38963 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2023/24 in each Auckland local board?

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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 the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to parliamentary questions 38965 (2026) and 38966 (2026).

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Question 38965 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2025/26 in each Auckland local board?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 38963 (2026).

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Question 38966 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. No redundancy processes have been initiated. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38967 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2024/25 in each Auckland local board?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 38963 (2026).

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Question 38969 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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In regard to the Ministry of Transport, I refer the Member to the responses provided to Question 45 and Question 46 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2024/25, and the responses provided to Question 172 and Question 187 of the…

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Question 38971 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2023/24 and how does that number break down by territorial local authority?

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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 the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to parliamentary questions 38972 (2026) and 38973 (2026).

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Question 38972 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2024/25 and how does that number break down by territorial local authority?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 38971 (2026).

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Question 38973 (2026)

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2025/26 and how does that number break down by territorial local authority?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 38971 (2026).

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Question 39016 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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The total cost in NZ dollar terms of redundancy processes initiated at Crown Law since 27 November 2023 is $461,931.22. This is inclusive of redundancy payments and career transition support. The total cost in NZ dollar terms of redundancy…

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Question 39031 (2026)

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development initiated six redundancy processes since 27 November 2023, as part of its phased internal change programme. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has undertaken 26 change…

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Question 39036 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 39017 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None Crown Infrastructure Delivery: Three Infrastructure Commission: One

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39068, 39069, 39070 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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  • 39068 (matches this search)

    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, how many of the properties subject to arrangements that have ended, if any, have been returned to tenanted housing…

  • 39069 (matches this search)

    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, what advice, if any, was given about the intended future use of those properties once such arrangements ended?

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, what reasons, if any, were given for ending each arrangement that has ended, if any?

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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 through its Community Group Housing and Transitional Housing portfolio it currently leases over 170 properties to service providers with refuge in their name or service description, across…

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39071, 39072 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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  • 39071 (matches this search)

    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, in which cities or districts were the properties subject to arrangements that have since ended located?

  • 39072 (matches this search)

    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, how many such arrangements have ended in each of the last five years?

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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 the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 39072 (2026).

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Question 39074 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many applicants were on the Housing Register in Hamilton as at 1 September 2026, and how many of those were recorded as Priority A?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised that the total number of Social Housing register applicants for Hamilton City Territorial Local Authority on 30 June 2026 was 918, with 846 assessed as Priority A. The end of June quarterly data is the most recent available.

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Question 39075 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, how many properties, and in which cities or districts?

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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 the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, which counts current leases as at 1 September 2026. It is not possible to include all arrangements over the last five years without diverting a…

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Question 39076 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much rental revenue, if any, does Kāinga Ora estimate has been forgone in relation to Hamilton properties untenanted for more than 12 months?

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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 forgone rental revenue associated with Hamilton properties that have been untenanted for more than 12 months totals $259,570 (based on assessed market rent as at 31 August 2026). These…

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Question 39077 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Kāinga Ora properties in Hamilton, if any, are currently being assessed for sale, disposal or redevelopment rather than for tenancy?

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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 36 properties in Hamilton are currently being considered for sale, disposal, or redevelopment.

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Question 39079 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Kāinga Ora properties in Hamilton, if any, had been continuously untenanted for more than 24 months as at 1 September 2026?

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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 two properties in Hamilton have been continuously untenanted for more than 24 months. The properties have been taken out of service and are progressing through the Right of First Refusal…

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Question 39080 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Kāinga Ora properties in Hamilton, if any, had been continuously untenanted for more than 12 months as at 1 September 2026?

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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 six properties in Hamilton have remained untenanted for more than 12 months. The properties have been removed from service and are progressing through the First Right of Refusal and…

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Question 39081 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Kāinga Ora properties in Hamilton, if any, were untenanted as at 1 September 2026, broken down by vacancy category?

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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, as at 31 August 2026, there were 59 untenanted Kāinga Ora properties in Hamilton. I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 39083 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister received regarding any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I have not received any correspondence regarding any property at 82 East Street in Hamilton.

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7 questions (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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Matching question numbers: 39102 (2026), 39103 (2026), 39104 (2026)

  • 39084 (matches this search)

    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what consideration, if any, has been given to making that property available to a community or non-government organisation, and what was the outcome of that…

  • 39095 (matches this search)

    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what reasons, if any, were given to any organisation for ending an arrangement under which that property was made available for its use, if such an…

  • 39099 (matches this search)

    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what are the reasons, if any, that the property is currently untenanted?

  • 39101 (matches this search)

    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, under which vacancy category is that property recorded, if any, as at 1 September 2026?

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  • 39102 (matches this search)

    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, on what date was that property last tenanted?

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, for how long, if at all, has that property been continuously untenanted as at 1 September 2026?

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, is that property currently tenanted?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it currently owns the property at 82 East Street, Hamilton. The property is part of its supported housing portfolio and is a Community Group Housing (CGH) property, typically leased to…

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Question 39085 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, is that property currently being assessed for sale, disposal or redevelopment rather than for tenancy?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 39084 (2026).

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Question 39087 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what decisions, if any, remain outstanding before that property can be tenanted, and who is responsible for each of those decisions?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 39084 (2026).

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Question 39088 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, when, if at all, does Kāinga Ora expect tenants to move into that property?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 39084 (2026).

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Question 39089 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, how many households, if any, have been offered a tenancy at that property in the last three years?

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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 my answer to parliamentary question 39084 (2026).

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Question 39090 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what costs, if any, has Kāinga Ora incurred in relation to that property in the last three years, broken down by rates, insurance, security, maintenance and…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it owns the home at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton. The work required to break down these costs requires significant manual collation and it is not possible to provide this information…

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Question 39091 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what maintenance, repair or upgrade work, if any, remains outstanding at that property, and what is the estimated cost of that work?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it owns the home at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton. Any maintenance or other work required will depend on the future use of the home, which has yet to be confirmed.

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Question 39093 (2026)

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    Does Kāinga Ora own any property at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton, and if so, what maintenance, repair or upgrade work, if any, has been undertaken at that property in the last three years, and what was the cost of each item?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it owns the home at 82 East Street, Enderley, Hamilton. The work required to break down this information requires significant manual collation and it is not possible to provide this…