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Question 20963 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which AI vendors, products, or platforms are expected to be procured, expanded, or relied upon as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; what is the forecast contract value of each, in which…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 20964 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What evidence base, including any business cases, pilot results, productivity studies, benchmark data, or independent advice, was relied upon in determining that AI could absorb the workload of the roles being disestablished as part of…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 20965 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any (a) algorithmic impact assessment, (b) Privacy Impact Assessment, (c) Treaty of Waitangi impact assessment, or (d) Health and Safety at Work Act psychosocial risk assessment been completed in respect of the AI tools being deployed…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 20972 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, of the roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, will have any of their functions or tasks performed, in whole or in part, by artificial…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 20973 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total forecast spend on (a) AI software licences and subscriptions, (b) AI-related cloud and compute infrastructure, (c) AI implementation consultants and systems integrators, (d) AI-related staff training and change…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 19277 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 19370 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026.

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Question 18591 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister believe there is a consumer risk for extending the granny flat exemption to include Structural Insulated Panels with a CodeMark certificate; if so, what protections exist for consumers in exemption process?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I consider that specifically providing for Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) with a CodeMark certificate in Schedule 1A of the Building Act 2004 does not present any substantial additional risk to those under the current…

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Question 18592 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Government received any advice on the differences between a CodeMark certified product and a compliant finished dwelling in building?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I have received advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) with a CodeMark certificate. This advice covers how the current rules apply to SIPs, and the implications of…

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Question 18593 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    For the most recent granny flat exemption, will the proposed Order in Council be released in draft form for industry feedback; if so, when and how?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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There are no plans to release a draft Order in Council for industry feedback. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment undertook targeted engagement in April 2026, including seeking feedback on how the changes proposed to be…

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Question 18598 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18179 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What enforcement pathway, if any, will exist if a supplier markets a granny flat building as consent exempt when the actual building falls outside the exemption for product certification?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Marketing activities undertaken by businesses are subject to the Fair Trading Act 1986. The Act includes provisions relating to misleading and deceptive conduct, as well as unsubstantiated representations. Several pathways exist should a…

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Question 18180 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What protections, if any, will exist if a supplier of an off-site built granny flat substitutes components from those listed in the certified system?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The policy intent is that existing consumer protection mechanisms in the Building Act 2004, Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and Building (Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies) Regulations 2014 will continue to apply to non-consented small…

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Question 18181 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister believe that CodeMark documentation, installation manuals, structural documentation, and maintenance requirements, as applicable, need to be provided to homeowners and Councils for granny flats; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Information relating to CodeMark certification can be publicly found on building.govt.nz. It is up to individual product manufacturers to provide guidance and installation manuals on their products to the people who they sell those…

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Question 18182 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What guidance, if any, will councils receive on the documentation requirements for a structural insulated panels granny flat?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will ensure its publicly available guidance for non-consented small stand-alone dwellings includes guidance on Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) once these are in Schedule 1A of…

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Question 18183 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Will signed declarations be required from designers, suppliers, installers, and engineers, where applicable, for structural insulated panels in building dwellings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The building consent exemption for non-consented small stand-alone dwellings requires building professionals to produce records of the work they have undertaken on a non-consented small stand-alone dwelling.

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Question 18184 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Who, if anyone, will confirm that a granny flat falls within the scope and limitations of the CodeMark certificate?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Under the Building Act 2004, homeowners are responsible for obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring that building work complies with the building code. Building professionals also have responsibilities under the Building Act 2004,…

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Question 18185 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What consultation, if any, has been done with councils, insurers, designers, engineers, builders, and product suppliers, on Structural Insulated Panels and insulated panel systems in building exemptions?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) undertook targeted engagement with a select group of councils, building professionals, off-site builders and manufacturers of Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) in April…

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Question 18186 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What technical advice, if any, has MBIE recently provided on the inclusion of Structural Insulated Panels and insulated panel systems in building exemptions; and where, if any, can the public find this advice?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I have been provided with advice on the inclusion of Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) in Schedule 1A of the Building Act 2004 in briefings, weekly reports, and in meetings with officials. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18188 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When will the proposed exemption to include Structural Insulated Panels with a CodeMark certificate come into effect?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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This change is expected to be made by Order in Council in the third quarter of 2026.

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Question 18189 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Why will the proposed exemption to include Structural Insulated Panels with a CodeMark certificate be progressed by Order in Council rather than through the usual full legislative process; and how, if at all, can the public contribute…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Building Act states that the Governor-General may, by Order in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, amend Schedule 1A by adding to, removing, or amending any requirements for a small stand-alone dwelling. This is a…

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Question 18333 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment. Two items have been withheld because they are under active consideration.

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Question 18439 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026.

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Question 17512 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment. Two items have been withheld because they are under active consideration.

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Question 17617 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I took one paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 20 April 2026. Please see the attached. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 17321 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did Minister Penk receive on the eligibility of earthquake-prone building owners to claim a rebate under the Investment Boost Scheme, listed by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 17324 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What, if any, earthquake-prone building owners are able to claim a rebate under the Investment Boost Scheme and what is the criteria for eligibility?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I am advised that the Investment Boost can cover improvements to depreciable property, such as seismic strengthening, but only in situations where the building is an income-earning asset (i.e., contributes to taxable income) and not for…

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Question 17331 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Have Ministers held any discussions on how the funding model used for the Te Awa Lakes development could be applied to the different types of earthquake-prone building owners, including owners in multi-owner residential buildings,…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 17372 (2026). Additional options are being considered to support the remaining building owners who still face large remediation costs.

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Question 17372 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Are owners of buildings determined to be earthquake-prone facing mandatory seismic strengthening under the revised earthquake-prone building system, and if so, has he held any discussions on whether these owners could benefit from a…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Under the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, currently before the Transport and Infrastructure Committee, a more targeted group of buildings will continue to require remediation due to the life-safety risk that they…

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Question 16792 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What is the methodology, if any, being used for Seismic Mitigation for Earthquake Prone buildings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Earthquake Prone Building (EPB) Methodology is, in legal terms, a Rule that is set by MBIE’s Chief Executive under s133AV of the Building Act. As such, it is a disallowable instrument under the Legislation Act 2012. The EPB Methodology…

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Question 16793 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, or correspondence, if any, has the Minister received on financial hardships for owners in multi-owner earthquake-prone apartment buildings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I regularly receive correspondence, reports and advice on financial hardships for owners in multi-owner earthquake prone apartment buildings which is why I requested a review of the current earthquake prone system under the Building Act.…

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Question 16795 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What briefings, if any, has the Minister received from MBIE since December 2025 on policy work related to the seismic risk review, including but not limited to, support for owners in multi-owner earthquake-prone apartment buildings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 16547 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026.

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Question 16652 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · 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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 13586 (2026)

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 13691 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026.

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Question 13775 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 13026 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment. Two items have been withheld because they are under active consideration.

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Question 12575 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · 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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 11893 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026.

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Question 11525 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the Member to the response to the written answer for question 11053 (2026).

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Question 11641 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 11053 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 11160 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 9191 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the Member to the response to the written answer for question 8994 (2026).

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Question 10400 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 8994 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment:

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Question 8690 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 7854 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment. One item has been withheld because it is under consideration.

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Question 7960 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.