Good morning

We acknowledge receipt of the below Official Information Act 1982 request.

Under the Act, KiwiRail has up to 20 working days from the date of receiving your request to respond.  Therefore, you can expect a response on or before Friday 13 February 2015.

This calculation takes into the summer holiday period and Waitangi Day.

We will be in touch with you if it is necessary to clarify any aspect of your request.

Regards
Louise

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator
Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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Good morning Mr Mills

We are actioning your request however we just need clarification around 'railway housing stock'. Are you referring to railway houses that are rented out to staff members or are you meaning ownership for purpose of staff accommodation?

KiwiRail did acquire some housing for future railway designation however, the holiday homes are owned by the New Zealand Railways Staff Welfare Trust, a separate legal entity that KiwiRail does not own.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Louise

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator
Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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Thank you for the clarification Mr Mills.

Regards
Louise

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator
Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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Dear Mr Mills

Thank you for your email dated 13 January 2015 requesting the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 "if KiwiRail Group/NZ Railway Corporation still own railway houses since the railway housing stock was sold in 1988, and if so, how many houses are still owned, and in what area(s)." We asked for clarification of your request and you confirmed you were seeking 'information on houses that are rented out to staff'.

KiwiRail or NZRC do not own any houses that are rented out to staff. However, as advised KiwiRail owns 27 residential houses in Onehunga, acquired for a future railway designation Auckland and 1 house in Cass, Canterbury. These are all residential leases to members of the public, rented at current market rates.

For completeness, there are several holiday homes owned by the New Zealand Railways Staff Welfare Trust, a separate legal entity that KiwiRail/NZRC does not own.

We hope this satisfies your request.

Under section 28(3) of the Act, you have the right to seek an investigation and review of this decision by way of complaint to an Ombudsman. Refer to www.ombudsmen.govt.nz for more information.

Regards
Louise

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator
Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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