Kia ora John

 

Thank you for your request, received 29 March 2026, to the Real Estate
Authority (REA).

 

We understand you have requested the following information:

 

I noted :"We are excited to share that last Friday we signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with the The Real Estate Agents Authority to support
effective regulation of the real estate sector under the Anti-Money
Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act. Real estate is as
attractive to criminals as it is to legitimate investors. As a high-value
asset, it can be used domestically and internationally to launder and
invest criminal proceeds. The MoU sets expectations for working together
to give effect to the AML/CFT Act, confidentiality, information sharing,
and coordinated enforcement work. The agreement reflects the powers
conferred under the AML/CFT Act, and obligations real estate licensees
have under the REA Code of Conduct with respect to legislation relevant to
real estate agency work. We look forward to working more closely with REA
on our shared goals of raising professional conduct, consumer protection,
and compliance with the law."

Could you please provide the full copy of the MoU mentioned in the news?
Also, who was present at the signing ceremony?

 

We will respond to your request as soon as we can and by no later than 29
April 2026, being 20 working days from the date we received your request,
in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982.

 

We will provide the response by email to this address.  If you would
prefer another method, please let us know.

 

Ngā mihi

Levalasi Lui | [1](she/her) | Legal Operations and Litigation Coordinator
email [2][email address] | DDI 04 495 0832
Level 4, 95 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
PO Box 25 371, Wellington 6140
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From: john luke <[FOI #34290 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 29 March 2026 9:26 pm
To: REA Legal <[REA request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Memorandum of Understanding with
the The Real Estate Agents Authority

 

Dear Real Estate Agents Authority,

I noted :"We are excited to share that last Friday we signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with the The Real Estate Agents Authority to support
effective regulation of the real estate sector under the Anti-Money
Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act. Real estate is as
attractive to criminals as it is to legitimate investors. As a high-value
asset, it can be used domestically and internationally to launder and
invest criminal proceeds. The MoU sets expectations for working together
to give effect to the AML/CFT Act, confidentiality, information sharing,
and coordinated enforcement work. The agreement reflects the powers
conferred under the AML/CFT Act, and obligations real estate licensees
have under the REA Code of Conduct with respect to legislation relevant to
real estate agency work. We look forward to working more closely with REA
on our shared goals of raising professional conduct, consumer protection,
and compliance with the law."

Could you please provide the full copy of the MoU mentioned in the news?
Also, who was present at the signing ceremony?

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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Kia ora John Luke

 

Please find attached our response to your OIA request of 29 March 2026. 
Also attached is a copy of the MoU signed between REA and DIA on 20 March
2026, as requested.

 

Ngā mihi

Andrew

Andrew Tringham | Head of Regulatory Response and Legal | General Counsel
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