Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations
| Government Priorities | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
|---|---|---|
| Implement the Building Act reforms | A cost-effective business environment for the sector, with fit-for-purpose regulation, that ensures public safety and good quality, accessible, affordable homes and buildings | Building Regulation and Control |
| Delivery of the Financial Assistance Package | Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs | |
| Progress changes to the regulatory regime | Weathertight Services | |
| Improve efficiency of the building consent system | ||
| Implement Restricted Building Work | ||
| Implement regulatory changes recommended by the Royal Commission and the Expert Panel | ||
| Work with Housing New Zealand Corporation in redefining its role as a social housing provider | A market that delivers a range of houses and buildings at prices and standards that are accessible to all New Zealanders | Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs |
| Address Auckland housing supply and affordability issues | Social Housing Unit Residential Tenancy and Unit Title Services | |
| Develop the regulatory regime to govern the development of land for housing | Weathertight Services | |
| Work with the Auckland City Council to reduce cost of land for development and streamline consenting process | Social Housing Fund | |
| Increase third sector social housing providers | ||
| Complete the Social Housing Investment Plan | ||
| Deliver better housing outcomes for Maori and support Treaty Settlements | ||
| Affordable temporary housing available for those that need it in a timely manner | ||
| Improve the skills and accountability of building practitioners | A productive and innovative building and housing sector that has the right information, skills, systems and technology | Occupational Licensing |
| Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of occupational regulation in the sector | Building Regulation and Control | |
| Work with the Productivity Partnership to increase productivity in the sector by 20% by 2020 | Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs | |
| Progress the implementation of a operating model for the delivery of services | People participate with confidence in the building and housing market and resolve disputes in timely and cost-effective ways | Residential Tenancy and Unit Title Services |
| Deliver better, smarter public services for less | Weathertight Services | |
| Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs | ||
| Payments in respect of the Weathertight Services Loan Guarantees | ||
| Unwind of Discount Rate used in the Present Value Calculation of Direct Payments under the Weathertight Homes Financial Assistance Package | ||
| Weathertight Services: Guarantee Fee Subsidy | ||
| Partner with the Canterbury Recovery Authority (CERA) and the Christchurch City Council | The Canterbury region is successfully rebuilt to a satisfactory state | Canterbury Earthquakes: Building and Housing Assistance |
| Provide information to the Royal Commission | Canterbury Earthquakes: Emergency and Temporary Accommodation | |
| Provide Temporary housing | Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs | |
| To assist low income and/or vulnerable individuals and families to make the right housing choices and work with other agencies to transition low priority tenants into alternative housing | New Zealanders in need are helped during their pathway towards housing independence | HNZC Housing Support Services Housing Assistance KiwiSaver Deposit Subsidy Capital Injections to Housing New Zealand Corporation for Housing Activities |
| To provide cost-effective state housing and associated services (as agreed with the Ministers) to those most in need, for the duration of their need | New Zealanders with priority needs are supported for the duration of their need | Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs HNZC Housing Support Services Purchase of Housing and Related Services for Tenants Paying Income Related Rents Community Housing Rent Relief programme Increase in Debt Provision Acquisition and Improvement of Housing New Zealand Corporation State Houses Refinancing of Housing New Zealand Corporation and Housing New Zealand Limited Debt |
| To facilitate the development of alternative providers of affordable housing, including not-for-profit organisations | New Zealanders with priority needs are supported for the duration of their need New Zealanders in need are helped during their pathway towards housing independence The Crown's resources are managed in the most efficient manner | Multi-Class Output Appropriation - Policy Advice and Related Outputs Wellington City Council Social Housing Assistance Management of Crown Properties held under the Housing Act 1955 Acquisition and Development of properties under the Housing Act 1955 Social Housing Fund |
For further information on Government priorities please see the Outcomes Framework section in the Statement of Intent for the Department of Building and Housing.
For further information on Government outcomes and appropriations please see the Operating Intentions section in the Statement of Intent for the Department of Building and Housing.
