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Question 7433 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What specific protections does Kāinga Ora have in place to ensure tenants in financial hardship are not pressured into repayment agreements for costs they may not be legally liable for?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it provides its customer-facing staff with training and guidelines about appropriate charging for damage. If a tenant is charged for something that they do not believe they are legally…

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Question 7434 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What training do Kāinga Ora staff receive on the distinction between tenant-caused damage and fair wear and tear under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986; and when was that training last updated?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that training is provided to all customer-facing staff on the management of damage. This training covers how to undertake an assessment to determine whether a tenant is liable for the cost of…

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Question 7435 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, have had appliance or chattel replacement charges added to their rent account, resulting in arrears, in the last three financial years, broken down by month?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advised me that where an appliance or chattel is replaced and the tenant is charged for that replacement, this is not charged to their rent account which would not result in rent arrears.

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5 questions (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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Matching question numbers: 7447 (2026)

  • 7436 (matches this search)

    How many formal complaints, if any, has Kāinga Ora received from tenants disputing charges for appliance or chattel replacements in the last three financial years; and how were those complaints resolved?

  • 7437 (matches this search)

    How many repayment demands, if any, issued to Kāinga Ora tenants for appliance or chattel replacements were withdrawn or written off in the last three financial years; and what was the total dollar value of those withdrawals?

  • 7438 (matches this search)

    How many cases, if any, involving Kāinga Ora charging tenants for appliance or chattel replacements have proceeded to the Tenancy Tribunal in the last three financial years; and what were the outcomes?

  • 7440 (matches this search)

    What is the total dollar value Kāinga Ora has recovered from tenants for appliance or chattel replacements in each of the financial years 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26?

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  • 7447 (matches this search)

    How many repayment requests for appliance replacements, if any, has Kāinga Ora withdrawn following tenant complaints or the threat of Tenancy Tribunal proceedings in the last 24 months?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it does not centrally record this information. Where the tenant disputes liability for damage to a chattel or appliance, Kāinga Ora encourages the tenant to work with them to resolve the…

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Question 7439 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What process does Kāinga Ora require staff to follow to obtain tenant consent before replacing an appliance or chattel and charging the cost to the tenant; and is that process documented in writing?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I refer the member to my response to written question 7436 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it repairs damage to its homes quickly and responsibly. If the tenant or someone they are responsible for caused the…

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Question 7443 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants were charged for appliance or chattel replacements due to fair wear and tear in each of the financial years 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it should not charge a tenant for appliances or chattels that are replaced due to fair wear and tear. In instances where a tenant may be incorrectly charged for replacement of an appliance…

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Question 7444 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What assurances can the Minister give that Kāinga Ora tenants — many of whom are in vulnerable financial situations — are not being pressured into repayment agreements for costs they are not legally liable for?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that a tenant should not be charged for costs they are not legally liable for. If a tenant is charged for something that they do not believe they are legally liable for, Kāinga Ora encourages…

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Question 7449 (2026)

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, have been charged for the replacement of appliances or chattels in the last 24 months, if any, and in how many of those cases was the replacement initiated by Kāinga Ora without prior written consent…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this information is not centrally recorded and a review of individual tenancy records would be required to respond to the question. It is not possible to provide this information without…

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Question 7451 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Has the Minister been advised of any change to Kāinga Ora's policy regarding charging tenants for the replacement of appliances that have failed due to fair wear and tear; and if so, when did that change take effect?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that a tenant should not be charged for costs they are not legally liable for, which includes fair wear and tear. If a tenant is charged for something that they do not believe they are legally…

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 7398 (2026), 7399 (2026)

  • 7392 (matches this search)

    What advice, correspondence or other communication, if any, did the Minister or the Minister’s Office receive regarding the impact of proposed legislation to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court over post-settlement…

  • 7393 (matches this search)

    What advice, correspondence or other communication, if any, did the Minister or the Minister’s Office receive regarding the impact of proposed legislation to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court over post-settlement…

  • 7395 (matches this search)

    What consultation with iwi or post-settlement governance entities, if any, did the Minister or the Minister’s Office conduct regarding proposed legislation to give post-settlement governance entities the choice to be exempt from sections…

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    What advice, correspondence or other communication, if any, did the Minister or the Minister’s Office receive regarding proposed legislation to give post-settlement governance entities the choice to be exempt from sections 237 and 245 of…

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  • 7398 (matches this search)

    What consultation with iwi or post-settlement governance entities, if any, did the Minister or the Minister’s Office conduct regarding proposed legislation to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court over post-settlement…

  • 7399 (matches this search)

    What advice, correspondence or other communication, if any, did the Minister or the Minister’s Office receive regarding proposed legislation to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court over post-settlement governance…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I first wish to provide the Member some context as to the situation. In October 2024 the Supreme Court judgment Nikora v Kruger [Paki Nikora and Parearau Polly Alice Nikora on behalf of Te Kaunihera Kaumatua o Tūhoe v Tamati Kruger on…

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Question 7394 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to Cabinet regarding proposed legislation to give post-settlement governance entities the choice to be exempt from sections 237 and 245 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, listed by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I refer the Member to my answer to written question 7392 (2026). I have taken one paper to Cabinet regarding proposed legislation to give post-settlement governance entities the choice to be exempt from sections 237 and 245 of Te Ture…

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Question 7397 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to Cabinet regarding proposed legislation to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court over post-settlement governance entities, listed by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I refer the Member to my answers to written questions 7394 (2026) and 7392 (2026).

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Question 7198 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not received any advice from the Department of Conservation regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme since July 1, 2025.

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7221, 7222 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 7221

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Associate Minister of Housing

    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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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 advice on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme since 1 July 2025 from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development or Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities.

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Question 7231 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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The Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti portfolio. Is administered by Te Puni Kōkiri which I am responsible for as Minister for Māori Development. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 7232 (2026).

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Question 7232 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri reports on its carbon emissions as part of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in its annual report, which is also referenced in responses to select committee written questions. I receive the annual…

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Question 7251 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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The Whānau Ora portfolio is administered by Te Puni Kōkiri which I am responsible for as Minister for Māori Development. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 7232 (2026).

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Question 6344 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 2,735.56 permanent FTE roles (including vacancies) as at 31 December 2023 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2024).

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Question 6347 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 2,680.33 permanent FTE roles (including vacancies) as at 31 December 2025 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2026).

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Question 6348 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 2,101.25 permanent FTE roles as at 31 December 2022 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2023). Please note that this figure appears lower than other years because the count…

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Question 6349 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 2,589.67 permanent FTE roles (including vacancies) as at 31 December 2024 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2025).

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Question 6353 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that it is unable to provide comparable vacancy data for this reporting date as the Department was undergoing an organisational change at the time. The vacancy data that is held in the system is…

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Question 6355 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 382.33 vacant permanent roles (FTE) as at 31 December 2023 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2024).

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Question 6445 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2026, Te Puni Kōkiri had 440.9 full time equivalent (FTE) roles.

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Question 6449 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2023, Te Puni Kōkiri had 472.4 full time equivalent (FTE) roles.

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Question 6452 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2024, Te Puni Kōkiri had 472.4 full time equivalent (FTE) roles.

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Question 6453 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2023, Te Puni Kōkiri had 30.4 full time equivalent (FTE) vacancies.

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Question 6455 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2024, Te Puni Kōkiri had 31.8 full time equivalent (FTE) vacancies.

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Question 6456 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2025, Te Puni Kōkiri had 434.6 full time equivalent (FTE) roles.

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Question 6690 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 259.27 vacant permanent roles (FTE) as at 31 December 2024 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2025).

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Question 6695 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 348.85 vacant permanent roles (FTE) as at 31 December 2025 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2026).

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Question 6778 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2025, Te Puni Kōkiri had 35.2 full time equivalent (FTE) vacancies.

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Question 6782 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2026, Te Puni Kōkiri had 64.4 full time equivalent (FTE) vacancies.

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Question 6811 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I took two papers to Cabinet on 23 February 2026. The titles of these papers are withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 6861 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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None.

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Question 6881 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 6882 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 6975 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice, reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received from 23 to 27 February is attached. Six titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 7005 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The titles of 3 papers have been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as they are under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. HUD 26-Feb HUD-2926009194 Severe Weather Response – Housing update and next steps…

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Question 7017 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 7018 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 7080 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, regarding alternative statutory or regulatory pathways for seabed mining activities in the South Taranaki…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not received any advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents regarding alternative statutory or regulatory pathways for seabed mining activities in the South Taranaki Bight, following the withdrawal of…

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Question 7083 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister or their office held this year with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not met with any representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources, nor has anyone else in my office.

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Question 6197 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or his Office received regarding social housing rent increases as a result of a council rates cap; listed by date, title, and…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I have not received any advice from either the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development or Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities regarding social housing rent increases as a result of a council rates cap.

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Question 6200 (2026)

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    How many, if any, people over the age of 65 are currently living in public/social housing?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that of the 199,216 people recorded as living in the 70,917 Kāinga Ora public housing tenancies as at 28 February 2026, there were 20,797 people across 18,066 tenancies that were 65 or older,…

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Question 6189 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How much funding, if any, has been approved by the Minister for Māori Development since 1 January 2026, including for Te Puni Kōkiri‑administered programmes, Māori housing initiatives, Māori Wardens, rangatahi development, Māori economic…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are made by Te Puni Kōkiri under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development in accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020. I have made no funding…

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Question 6190 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023 what housing‑related funding decisions, if any, approved by the Minister for Māori Development have involved entities in which the Minister has a declared pecuniary interest or governance association; and what were…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are made by Te Puni Kōkiri under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development in accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020. I have not approved…

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Question 6191 (2026)

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    What processes, if any, did the Minister for Māori Development follow to assess whether he had any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest in relation to funding decisions for which he was responsible under Vote Māori…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are the responsibility of Te Puni Kōkiri under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development in accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020.

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Question 6025 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to Cabinet between 1 December 2025 and 24 February 2026, listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the following responses to written questions covering the described time periods, as follows: Week beginning 1 December 2025: written question 57311 (2025). Week beginning 8 December 2025: written question 1166…

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Question 6026 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, did he or his office receive between 1 December 2025 and 31 December 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the following responses to written questions covering the described time periods, as follows: Week beginning 1 December 2025: written question 57204 (2025). Week beginning 8 December 2025: written question 1059…