Investment had been made last term to upgrade Premier House’s security arrangements, leading to some controversy.
But the officials said more work was needed.
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Prime Minister John Key and US Secretary of State John Kerry inside Premier House in 2016. Officials say the interior needs an uplift.
“While the properties meet minimum building and residential tenancy requirements, the condition of the residences, and of the state reception areas at Premier House, remains dated and basic,” they wrote.
“To strengthen the long-term management of Crown-owned properties, the department is seeking to identify and agree future standards for the residential and function areas, and to develop management plans to reach and maintain these standards.”