16531 (2026). Oriini Kaipara to the Minister of Housing

Written Question

Published date: 07 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16531 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Oriini Kaipara
Portfolio:	Minister of Housing
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	03 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16531_2026
Document guid:	ea1e4c36-3820-49c2-a9d8-8dbbe650c955

16531 (2026). Oriini Kaipara to the Minister of Housing: What assessment, if any, has Kāinga Ora made of the social impact of closing Rawiri Community House, including impacts on whānau who rely on it for food distribution, advocacy support, and community connection?

Hon Chris Bishop: Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has not made any assessment of the social impact of closing Rawiri House, and it is not its role to do so.