21 August 2015
Media statement
Social Services Committee
Social Housing Reform (Transaction Mandate) Bill
On 18 August 2015, the House of Representatives referred the Social Housing Reform (Transaction Mandate) Bill to the
Social Services Select Committee for consideration and report to the House by 18 February 2015.
The Social Housing Reform (Transaction Mandate) Bill would facilitate the transfer of properties and land from Housing
New Zealand Corporation, and its subsidiaries, to other parties, by providing designated Ministers with the authority to
enter into contracts on behalf of Housing New Zealand Corporation and its subsidiaries.
The committee has resolved to publicly call for submissions and advises that submissions will close at 5pm on Thursday,
1 October 2015.
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