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How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

Answered Question 38631 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was previously hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) from 27 November 2023 to 24 September 2025. NEMA uses systems, procurement arrangements, and supporting tools provided by the host department. In my capacity as the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, I am not the Responsible Minister. The Prime Minister is the respective Responsible Minister. I therefore refer the Member to the response provided by the Prime Minister to PQ 38794.