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How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 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 38855 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai spent $28,611 on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year. The Local Government Commission was hosted within the Department of Internal Affairs during the 2025/26 financial year. I refer the Member to question 38723 (2026).