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
From: Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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
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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
From: Sam Rickard
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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From: Samantha Rickard
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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
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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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