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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 25732 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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Te Tari Whakatau purchases support services from the Ministry of Justice as part of a shared services agreement. This agreement covers a wide range of services and does not specify AI-related costs. Please see WPQ 25709 (2026) related to the Ministry’s overall costs. Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) has no budget in 2026/27 financial year for artificial intelligence.