Information on the ballot used to allocate Kiwibuild properties

Ben Moore made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

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From: Ben Moore

Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,

I request information on the ballot used to allocate Kiwibuild properties. Specifically, I request:

1. The ballot process used to allocate available Kiwibuild properties along with any documented guidelines for staff in undertaking this activity.
2. Information provided to prospective Kiwibuild buyers outlining the rules and requirements by which the ballot was drawn.
3. Information on when and by whom the ballot was drawn, including what official(s) oversaw its drawing, and the mechanism used to randomly draw.
4. Whether or not any properties were re-allocated or otherwise not transferred to the first drawn winners, and in any cases where this took place the reasons why.
5. Any advice or information received or produced on compliance with the Gambling Act 2004 or other legislation related to games of chance.

For the avoidance of doubt please answer these questions relating to the ballot for the first 18 Kiwibuild homes which was announced on the 10th of September here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/ball...

Kind Regards,
Ben Moore

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Ref: DOIA 1819-0667

 

Dear Ben

 

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 31/10/2018 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

 

I request information on the ballot used to allocate Kiwibuild properties.
Specifically, I request:

1. The ballot process used to allocate available Kiwibuild properties
along with any documented guidelines for staff in undertaking this
activity.
2. Information provided to prospective Kiwibuild buyers outlining the
rules and requirements by which the ballot was drawn.
3. Information on when and by whom the ballot was drawn, including what
official(s) oversaw its drawing, and the mechanism used to randomly draw.
4. Whether or not any properties were re-allocated or otherwise not
transferred to the first drawn winners, and in any cases where this took
place the reasons why.
5. Any advice or information received or produced on compliance with the
Gambling Act 2004 or other legislation related to games of chance.

For the avoidance of doubt please answer these questions relating to the
ballot for the first 18 Kiwibuild homes which was announced on the 10th of
September here:
[1]https://apac01.safelinks.protection.outl...

 

This letter is to advise you that your request has been transferred to the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

 

I trust you find the information helpful.  You have the right to seek an
investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

Alan Witcombe

MANAGER, MINISTERIAL SERVICES

 

Corporate, Governance and Information

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

 

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From: Ben Moore

To Whom it May Concern,

I would appreciate an update on this request. I was expecting to have received a response by this point.

Yours sincerely,

Ben Moore

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Dear Ben Moore,

 

On the 27 November 2018, our response was sent via your unique FYI email
address. However, I have been advised that this did not reach you and I
apologise for any delays.

 

On behalf of Brad Ward, Head of the Office of the Chief Executive, I
enclose our response to your Official Information Act request.

 

If you have any questions, or if for any reason you cannot view your
response, do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Samantha Rickard

Senior Ministerial Writer

 

Office of the Chief
Executive                                                     

National Office

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

 

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Dear Ben Moore,

 

On behalf of Brad Ward, Head of the Office of the Chief Executive, I
enclose our response to your Official Information Act request.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Samantha Rickard

Senior Ministerial Writer

 

Office of the Chief
Executive                                                     

National Office

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

 

[1][email address]

56 The Terrace,  Aurora Terrace, Wellington City 6011, New Zealand |

[2]www.hud.govt.nz                              

 

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From: Ben Moore

Dear Samantha & Brad,

Thank you for your response, it is very helpful.

You mentioned that an audit is being completed by the end of November. I would appreciate a copy of the auditor's report also.

Yours sincerely,

Ben Moore

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