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Question 8132 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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No advice has been requested from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development or Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, on the implications of the Circular.

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Question 8368 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2987 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8369 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2989 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8371 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2984 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8372 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2983 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8373 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2631 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8375 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2629 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8376 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2627 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 8377 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2626 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Question 7817 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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 2 March 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

Answer

The titles of 1 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 3-Mar HUD2026-009109 Coalition to End Women's Homelessness HUD 3-Mar…

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Question 7818 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

The title of four 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 -16/02/2026 - HUD2026-009014 - 2026 March Baseline Update for Vote…

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Question 7923 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 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 7924 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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As Minister of Housing, I took no papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Question 7660 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    What proportion, if any, of new Kāinga Ora homes built since 2019 meet universal design standards, broke down by year constructed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities that the proportion of homes built to Full Universal Design standards is publicly available as part of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities’ Annual Reports, which are publicly available…

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Question 7686 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were declined in each quarter since January 2023, broken down by the reason why declined?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Question 7687 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many clients, if any, are currently receiving emergency housing grants, and what is the average number of nights that they have spent in emergency housing?

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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 the information found on the Ministry of Social Development’s website:…

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7688, 7689 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, in Auckland City?

  • 7689 (matches this search)

    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, in Wellington City?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Question 7690 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023 for applicants with children?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Question 7691 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, broken down by ethnicity?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Question 7692 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, broken down by region?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Question 7693 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How much money has been spent on the Arlington development site as of 1 March 2026, and what is the cost breakdown of spending, if any, since 30 June 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised that as at 28 February 2026, the total spend on the Arlington development site is $50.2 million. For the period from 1 July 2025 to 28 February 2026, total expenditure amounted to $23,800, comprising $22,400 for surveying…

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Question 7694 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    What written advice, if any, has the Minister received in relation to the Arlington development since 25 June 2025 buy title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I receive progress updates on the Arlington development through the weekly reports I receive from Kāinga Ora and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. I've also received the following papers: • 18 July 2025 - HUD2025-007489 -…

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7695, 7696, 7697 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    Will a decision on the future of Kāinga Ora's Arlington Development be made before the 2026 election?

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    Will a decision on the future of Kāinga Ora's Arlington Development be made before 1 April 2026?

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    When, if ever, will a decision be made in relation to the Kāinga Ora Arlington Development?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora and the Wellington City Council are in discussions about future development options for Arlington. This is also my response to questions 7696 and 7697 (2026).

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Question 7431 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kāinga Ora benchmarked its chattel replacement charging practices against other social housing providers or community housing providers in New Zealand; and if so, what did that comparison show?

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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 has not benchmarked its chattel replacement charging practices against other social housing provides in New Zealand, and aligns it practices with the Residential Tenancies Act. However,…

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Question 7432 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kāinga Ora conducted any internal audit or review of its chattel replacement billing practices in the last three years; and if so, what were the findings?

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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 has recently reviewed its charging for damage debt processes. That review identified opportunities to improve clarity, consistency and alignment, resulting in updated guidance and…

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Question 7433 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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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

List MP · Labour Party

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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

List MP · Labour Party

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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

List MP · Labour Party

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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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    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

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Kieran McAnulty

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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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Question 7314 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, did the Ministry produce on the impact of the Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill, listed by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (the Ministry) did not produce any advice on the impact of the Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill, as policy responsibility for the Bill sat with the…

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Question 7166 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 2246 (2026), if there have been cases of workplace bullying at Kāinga Ora referred to external investigators or bodies, would the Minister expect to be informed of those matters, and if so, how does that expectation align…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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As set out in my response to WPQ 2246 (2026), employment-related matters at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities fall within the organisation’s operational responsibilities under the Crown Entities Act 2004. Kāinga Ora is a statutory Crown…

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Question 7167 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 2246 (2026), why is he able to provide the number of bullying cases referred externally for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, but has declined to provide the same information for Kāinga Ora on the grounds that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am able to provide the information for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development because it is a government department for which I have direct ministerial responsibility. For Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities, I am advised that while…

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7221, 7222 (2026)

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  • 7221 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 7222 (matches this search)

    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 7098 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did overseas-based contractor Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd start work with Kāinga Ora and what is the nature of their work?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the initial contract with Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd commenced on 13 January 2025 and, at that time, focused on delivering a comprehensive review of the organisation’s procurement and…

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Question 7100 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, was the contract or any associated position held by the contractor Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd advertised by Kāinga Ora and how many people, if any, applied as a result?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that due to the highly specialist skills required there was no advertisement and Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd was engaged directly. This approach is consistent with PSC guidelines and Kainga Ora…

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Question 7101 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has Kāinga Ora paid to date to contractor Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd since its contract began and how much has been paid for travel costs associated with that contract broken down by airfares, accommodation and other costs?

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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 has paid the contractor from Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd $447,150 since January 2025 when the contract commenced, to 31 January 2026. A breakdown of these costs are provided as an attachment.

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Question 7107 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 3908 (2026), does his reply mean to suggest that he is not responsible for providing answers to questions about Kāinga Ora operational matters?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

No, however, Speakers' Ruling 182/5 makes it clear that Ministers are not answerable for personnel actions taken in respect of any identified member of staff, and Question 3908 only referred to a single role, which could be identifiable.

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Question 7108 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Further to his replies to Questions 3908 - 3919 (2026), did he or his office request full answers or advice on the matters raised in Questions 3908 - 3919 (2026), before he approved his replies and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Yes, as is obvious, because I need to obtain the information in order to answer the question.

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Question 7109 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Further to his replies to Questions 3908 - 3919 (2026), did his officials at Kainga Ora provide drafts for these replies and if so, were they aware of Speakers Rulings and Cabinet Manual advice that say that Ministers are responsible for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Yes, and they were also aware of Speakers' Ruling 182/5

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Question 7110 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Further to his replies to Questions 3908 - 3919 (2026), was he aware of Speakers Rulings and Cabinet Manual advice that say that Ministers are responsible for answering in the House on both policy and operational matters when he approved…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Yes, I was also aware of Speakers' Ruling 182/5

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Question 6410 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table which combines information provided by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This response also applies to Written Parliamentary Questions 6413, 6414,…

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Question 6413 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 6410 (2026).

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Question 6414 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 6410 (2026).

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Question 6417 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table providing combined information from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

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Question 6418 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 6417 (2026).