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After ongoing problems with getting houses built, and then finding buyers for them, the Government gave KiwiBuild a makeover.
The target to build 100,000 houses in ten years was dropped, and a new Housing Minister, Megan Woods, was appointed.
However a risk register released to National's … View moreAfter ongoing problems with getting houses built, and then finding buyers for them, the Government gave KiwiBuild a makeover.
The target to build 100,000 houses in ten years was dropped, and a new Housing Minister, Megan Woods, was appointed.
However a risk register released to National's Judith Collins showed there were still 12 areas flagged as high risk.
They include a lack of resourcing to establish the programme effectively, losing control of the KiwiBuild 'story', poorly conceived investment decisions, perceptions funding is not being used fairly or transparently and failing to deliver expected outcomes and benefits.
That created the potential for legal challenges and a loss in confidence and trust from ministers and other key stakeholders, said the risk report.
It also lists a number of initiatives being done to manage those risks, including weekly meetings with ministers, a new approach to the work programme, looking at using contractors to fill staffing gaps and handling key data better.
Housing Minister Megan Woods told the House as part of the reset a number of risks and challenges were "identified and addressed".
They included building in areas with little demand, residency requirements putting some buyers off, the difficulty some people had raising a deposit and problems with developer underwrites.
The risk register, she said, was to list "high risk issues that could happen without adequate systems in place to mitigate them".
Ms Collins wanted to know why managing conflicts of interest was flagged.
Again, Ms Woods said that was about a "possible" risk and the register showed it was "being managed".
Legal challenges, including disputes and judicial reviews, relating to handling conflicts of interest and the procurement process were listed as possible risks.
The cause was not having the "capability or capacity" to keep the application and assessment process separate and a "lack of perceived separation between stakeholders and decision-makers".
"Does she agree with her ministry that Kiwibuild may have opened itself to potential legal ramifications due to any unfair processes?" asked Ms Collins.
The minister replied that like any public entity spending public money, KiwiBuild needed to have a "clearly spelt out risk register" that set out the risks and mitigations.
"This is no different than any other departmental risk register - so no I do not agree with her."
Join the House of Travel team at our annual UK & Europe Travel Expo.
The Lower Hutt team, along with key travel partners, host a boutique travel expo to showcase the beautiful destinations of the UK & Europe, the incredible ways to explore and the latest HOT offers. There will be an … View moreJoin the House of Travel team at our annual UK & Europe Travel Expo.
The Lower Hutt team, along with key travel partners, host a boutique travel expo to showcase the beautiful destinations of the UK & Europe, the incredible ways to explore and the latest HOT offers. There will be an opportunity to learn about river & ocean cruising, small group touring, coach touring, self-drive holidays, youth travel and more.
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Ok so someone raised a valid point !!!!
Climate change!!! Do you think with a little kiwi ingenuity we could turn our rubbish into fuel?, instead of in our land tips!!!! Support Brand New Voice please for climate change and justice for the people who are under the control of gov!!!!
Think Lower Hutt hasnt changed, grown or town planned properly.
Come to the pop up shop, open for the HERITAGE NZ Month of September.
Police say an explosion in a motel unit north of Wellington on Saturday night was not caused by meth…
Pop up Shop corner High and Laings Road. Open until end of September 2019. Hutt City Council Archives....history of the Hutt, rates, town planners, old maps and plans of Maori meeting houses.....FREE.
Enclosed photo taken c 1940?
We're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your … View moreWe're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your nomination is chosen and features in the community newspapers then you'll both receive a $50 Prezzy® card from us!
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We’re helping women take that first step into the trades. Women who have the right kinds of strengths for the trades. Mental strength, determination, endurance, perseverance. Strengths that many women with life experience have.
If you’re thinking of changing career or returning to work, … View moreWe’re helping women take that first step into the trades. Women who have the right kinds of strengths for the trades. Mental strength, determination, endurance, perseverance. Strengths that many women with life experience have.
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A Wairarapa-based MP is questioning the morality and effectiveness of a $100 million community trus…
Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.
We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to … View moreJoin us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.
We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to take in the best scenery the region has to offer, try some quirky cafes or eateries along the way, and also visit our Hub; a one stop shop for all your house tour information and where they can meet the editorial team behind their much-loved magazine.
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