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How much of New Zealand Police’s baseline, if any, is being invested into artificial intelligence?

Answered Question 20644 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How much of New Zealand Police’s baseline, if any, is being invested into artificial intelligence?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that, over the 2025/26 financial year, Police has invested approximately $1.25 million in artificial intelligence from its baseline.