4828 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Housing

Written Question

Published date: 09 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4828 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Tamatha Paul
Portfolio:	Minister of Housing
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	04 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04828_2026
Document guid:	049eab58-91e3-4c40-b105-115d49ae6ef0

4828 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Housing: How many, if any, families with children living in Kāinga Ora have been evicted following the end of Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March 2024?

Hon Chris Bishop: 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 involving the Tenancy Tribunal and the District Court, which only happens if a person refuses to leave the property after their tenancy has been terminated following an order from the tenancy tribunal. Evictions can also take place where required to remove individuals who are occupying a property unlawfully.