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How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

Answered Question 25696 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora advises me that it currently uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a limited and controlled manner. Its budget for the 2026/27 financial year is $268,047. I am advised the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has an annual subscription for AI services which is $174,434. Costs for the 2026/27 financial year as part of the new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions, and Transport are not available at this time.