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4715, 4717, 4728, 4729 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 4715 (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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

  • 4717 (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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

  • 4728 (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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

  • 4729 (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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised by both the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kāinga Ora – Homes Communities that they have not made any expenditure on database security breaches in this time period. This is also my response to questions…

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Question 4828 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many, if any, families with children living in Kāinga Ora have been evicted following the end of Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March 2024?

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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 its Sustaining Tenancies Framework ended on 30 June 2024. Since 1 July 2024, there have been 37 evictions, 10 had a child or children in the home. Note that an ‘eviction’ is a specific process…

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Question 4833 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many, if any, tenants in Kāinga Ora have been evicted following the end of Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March 2024, broken down by gender?

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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 its Sustaining Tenancies Framework ended on 30 June 2024. Since 1 July 2024, the gender of the main tenant where an eviction occurred were 22 female and 15 male. Note that an ‘eviction’ is a…

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Question 4834 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many, if any, tenants have been evicted since the Sustaining Tenancies Framework was ended in March 2024, broken down by ethnicity?

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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 its Sustaining Tenancies Framework ended on 30 June 2024. I refer the Member to the attached table for the number of tenants evicted, broken down by ethnicity. Note that an ‘eviction’ is a…

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Question 4839 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many, if any, tenants have been evicted since the Sustaining Tenancies Framework was ended in March 2024, broken down by months up to now?

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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 its Sustaining Tenancies Framework ended on 30 June 2024. I refer the Member to the attached table for the number of tenants evicted, broken down by month. Note that an ‘eviction’ is a specific…

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Question 3908 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Kāinga Ora advertise the Chief Advisor, Government and Sector Relationships position before a contactor was appointed and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I am not responsible for decisions Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities makes on how it runs its business regarding employment matters. This is an operational matter for Kāinga Ora. This is also my response to questions 3909 - 3919 (2026).

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Question 3909 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were the business needs that required exceptions to be made to Kāinga Ora’s employment policy to re-employ former employees in contract roles as Owner Interface Manager, Te Aranga Alliance Support and Chief Advisor, Government and…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3910 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the contract for the Kāinga Ora Chief Advisor, Government and Sector Relationships extended or renewed since it was first signed and if so, for each extension or renewal on what date was it signed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3911 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much was paid by Kāinga Ora to the contractor who held the Chief Advisor, Government and Sector Relationships position since they started in that position?

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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 response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3912 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Kāinga Ora attempt to find New Zealand based staff before contracting the two overseas-based contractors referred to in its reply to Annual Review standard question 43 and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3913 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What services, if any, does the overseas-based contractor whose name was withheld in reply to Question 43 in responses to Annual Review 2024/25 questions provide for Kāinga Ora and when did that contract begin?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3914 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the contract with the overseas-based contractor whose name was withheld in reply to Question 43 in responses to Annual Review 2024/25 questions extended or renewed since it was first signed and if so, for each extension or renewal on…

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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 response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3915 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has Kāinga Ora paid to the overseas-based contractor whose name was withheld in reply to Question 43 in responses to Annual Review 2024/25 questions since their contract began and how much, if anything, has been paid for travel…

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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 response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3916 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has Kāinga Ora paid 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

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3917 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was Kāinga Ora’s contract with Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd extended or renewed since it was first signed and if so, for each extension or renewal on what date was it signed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3918 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the contract or any associated position held by the contractor Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd advertised by Kāinga Ora and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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Question 3919 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What services, if any, does overseas-based contractor Jacic Advisory Pty Ltd provide for Kāinga Ora and when did that contract begin?

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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 response to WPQ3908 (2026).

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3920, 3923 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3920 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, refurbished Kāinga Ora homes have had nylon carpet installed since 1 July 2025 and how many, if any, had nylon carpet installed in 2024/25?

  • 3923 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, new Kāinga Ora homes have had wool carpet installed since 1 July 2025 and how many, if any, had wool carpet installed in 2024/25?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that nylon carpet has been installed in 1,977 existing homes from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 and in 5,330 existing homes in the 2024/25 financial year. These figures include all…

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Question 3921 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, new Kāinga Ora homes have had nylon carpet installed since 1 July 2025 and how many, if any, had nylon carpet installed in 2024/25?

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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 this information is not held in a centralised or reportable format and retrieving it would require manual review of individual property files. This would involve significant staff time and…

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Question 3922 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, refurbished Kāinga Ora homes have had wool carpet installed since 1 July 2025 and how many, if any, had wool carpet installed in 2024/25?

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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 wool carpet has been installed in 319 existing homes from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 and in 23 existing homes in the 2024/25 financial year. These figures include all installations in…

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Question 3924 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much carpet, if any, has Kāinga Ora purchased since 1 July 2025 and how does that figure breakdown by carpet fibre?

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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 purchased 37,059 square metres of wool carpet from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025. In the same period, it purchased 90,829 square metres of nylon carpet. Nylon carpet is used primarily…

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Question 3925 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much wool carpet, if any, has Kāinga Ora purchased through its new supplier agreement to deliver woollen carpets for the fit-out of new state homes that was announced by Economic Growth Minister, Hon Nicola Willis and Associate…

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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 purchased 34,982 square metres of wool carpet for new build homes through its new supplier agreement and has spent $489,379 from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025.

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Question 3673 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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No.

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Question 3675 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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My office follows the Ombudsman’s guide to charging for official information, which includes under what circumstances may be appropriate to charge. The guide is available on their website:…

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Question 3677 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Both Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development advised me that they did not suggest charging anyone for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3678 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No.

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Question 3679 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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My office follows the Ombudsman’s guide to charging for official information, which includes under what circumstances may be appropriate to charge. The guide is available on their website:…

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Question 3681 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Both the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advised me that they did not charge anyone for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3683 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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None. I am not responsible for any agency as the Associate Minister of Housing.

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Question 3687 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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None. I am not responsible for any agency as the Associate Minister of Housing.

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Question 3758 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

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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 does not have a graduate programme. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

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Question 3319 (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 the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised this information is available by financial year. I refer the Member to my response to Written Questions 40493 (2025) and 40497 (2025).

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Question 3320 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised this information is available by financial year. I refer the Member to my response to Written Questions 40493 (2025) and 40497 (2025).

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Question 3323 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I am advised this information is available by financial year. I refer the Member to my response to Written Questions 40493 (2025) and 40497 (2025).

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Question 2246 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Corrected reply: Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises that while it maintains a Case Management Register for employment‑related matters, the register has not historically been configured to record, in a reportable way, whether…

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Question 2249 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has not dismissed any employee, required any individual to resign, or terminated their engagement, following a finding of workplace bullying. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities,…

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Question 2250 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, no individuals within the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities,…

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Question 2251 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has made no payments of this nature. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 2246 (2026).

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Question 2252 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No such cases have arisen in the Office of the Associate Minister of Housing to date since 27 November 2023, when this Government was formed.

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Question 2253 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has made no payments of this nature. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 2246 (2026).

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Question 2254 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has recorded 8 instances of alleged or possible workplace bullying. All cases were resolved through a combination of resetting behavioural expectations, leadership training or…

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Question 2255 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No such cases have arisen in the Office of the Associate Minister of Housing to date since 27 November 2023, when this Government was formed.

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Question 2256 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No such cases have arisen in the Office of the Associate Minister of Housing to date since 27 November 2023, when this Government was formed.

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Question 2257 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No such cases have arisen in the Office of the Associate Minister of Housing to date since 27 November 2023, when this Government was formed.

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Question 2259 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No such cases have arisen in the Office of the Associate Minister of Housing to date since 27 November 2023, when this Government was formed.

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Question 2260 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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No such cases have arisen in the Office of the Associate Minister of Housing to date since 27 November 2023, when this Government was formed.

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Question 2620 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has not had any cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other relevant bodies. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the…

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Question 2621 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has not issued formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to…

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Question 2622 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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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 does not record categories of workplace bullying. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 2246 (2026).

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Question 2623 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has recorded 8 instances of alleged or possible workplace bullying. Data cannot be provided by calendar year due to individual privacy. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I…