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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 38637 (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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission spent $582 excluding GST on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.