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Ban on foreign purchase of nz houses

Cindy Black made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The request was partially successful.

From: Cindy Black

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I see in the news that the Prime Minister has announced a ban on foreign purchasers of residential housing in NZ.
Can you please provide copies of any and all advice provided by MFAT related to this announcement and this proposed ban.

I envisage this advice should include what the ban actually is, what the legislative amendments would be to give effect to it, and whether it is in fact a ban, or in fact a requirement for a foreign purchaser to seek consent from the OIO. Advice on whether and how the proposal would be enforced and what implications it might have should be included as well as what resourcing impact is expected to enforce it, and what level of compliance is expected. Advice on what affect legislation changes would actually have, and what impact any proposed legislative change would have on existing and proposed international agreements that NZ is or is intending to be a party to would also be appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Cindy Black

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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

[UNCLASSIFIED]

Thank you for your enquiry.

 

·         For urgent consular issues, or if you are a New Zealand citizen
overseas needing assistance, please email [1][email address]

 

·         For enquiries regarding New Zealand Scholarships, please use the
scholarships enquiries form available at:
[2]https://scholarship.force.com/CommunityF...

 

·         Visas for New Zealand are issued by Immigration New Zealand. For
information on visas and travelling to New Zealand, please see their
website: [3]www.immigration.govt.nz

 

·         For information on visas for other countries please contact the
relevant foreign representative to New Zealand. A full list can be found
on our website: [4]www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/

 

·         Passports are issued by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Please see their website for more information: [5]www.passports.govt.nz

 

·         For information on bringing goods into New Zealand, please see
the New Zealand Customs website: [6]www.customs.govt.nz

 

For all other enquiries you can expect a response in due course.

 

Kind regards,

 

 

MFAT ENQUIRIES
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

  

 

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
Wellington 6160

New Zealand

[7]www.mfat.govt.nz | [8]www.safetravel.govt.nz

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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Dear Cindy

Thank you for your OIA request, this email confirms receipt and advises that your request has been sent to the appropriate division for response.

Kind regards

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
www.mfat.govt.nz | www.safetravel.govt.nz

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Attachment Cindy Black extension letter.pdf
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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Cindy Black

 

Please see the attached letter regarding your OIA request of 1 November
2017.

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

T +64 4 439 8000   E  [1][email address]  

 

[2]www.mfat.govt.nz | [3]www.safetravel.govt.nz

 

 

 

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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Attachment 25820 25843 25852 Cindy Black response.pdf
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Attachment Attachment for OIA release 22 Feb 18.pdf
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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Cindy Black

 

Please see the attached letter regarding your OIA request of 1 November
2017.

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

T +64 4 439 8000   E  [1][email address]  

 

[2]www.mfat.govt.nz | [3]www.safetravel.govt.nz

 

 

[UNCLASSIFIED]

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