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Question 34739 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has budgeted $120,000 for artificial intelligence-related activities for the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 34740 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Question 34741 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and the Electricity Authority have completed, nor do they have currently planned, any public engagement surveys specifically regarding the use of artificial…

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Question 34742 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34743 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA’s 2026/27 Budget for Artificial Intelligence is $3.8m.

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Question 34744 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority nor the Electricity Authority have spent any money towards consultants for public sector reform.

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Question 34745 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 34746 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority nor the Electricity Authority have budgeted any money towards consultants for public sector reform.

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Question 34747 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to my response to WPQ 25726

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Question 34748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 34749 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I have interpreted the Member's question to relate to the use of consultants in the implementation of public sector wide reforms in the entities I am responsible for. I am advised that for the entities I am responsible for the total is…

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Question 34750 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I have interpreted the Member's question to relate to the use of consultants in the implementation of public sector wide reforms in the entities I am responsible for. I am advised that for the entities I am responsible for the total is nil.

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Question 34751 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Ministry of Defence: $120,000. New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF): $250,000. Microsoft Copilot is provided through existing Microsoft 365 licensing arrangements. As the cost of Copilot is bundled within broader software licence…

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Question 34752 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac currently have no public engagement surveys planned or underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34753 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Since 27 November 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has spent NZ$308,271 (excl. gst) on consultants who have provided advice on public sector reform management. This relates to the Operating Model Review of MFAT's International…

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Question 34754 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 34755 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised in the 2026/27 financial year the Public Service Commission has budgeted a total of $1,031,000 relating to AI.

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Question 34756 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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For information regarding Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport following 1 July 2026, I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to written question 34692 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and…

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Question 34757 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has incurred no expenditure on consultants providing advice on public sector reform management or similar matters, since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34758 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has not budgeted any funding in the 2026/27 financial year for consultants providing advice on public sector reform management or similar matters.

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Question 34759 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law has budgeted $128,000 in the 2026/27 financial year for Microsoft Copilot licences. Other than that, Crown Law’s overall IT budget does not specifically differentiate between AI and non-AI technology. Instead, it focuses on costs…

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Question 34760 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34745 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34761 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Lists of consultants engaged by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development are published annually as part of the Annual Reviews and Estimates for Vote Housing and Urban Development. For information regarding Ministry for Cities,…

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Question 34762 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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For information regarding Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport following 1 July 2026, I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to written question 34695 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and…

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Question 34763 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) 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-…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has budgeted $1.03 million for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence including tools, systems, and FTE dedicated to artificial intelligence work. Artificial intelligence usage is also…

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Question 34764 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I am advised that no public engagement surveys about the use of artificial intelligence are currently underway or planned within the Department, its agencies, or Crown entities for which I am responsible.

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Question 34765 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34749 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34766 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34750 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34767 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice is not currently undertaking, and has not planned to undertake, any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence. I am also advised that for Crown entities this is nil.

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Question 34768 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I am advised that the Department, its agencies, and Crown entities for which I am responsible have not budgeted any expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year for consultants advising on public sector reform…

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Question 34769 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I am advised that the Department, its agencies, and Crown entities for which I am responsible have not spent any funding on consultants advising on public sector reform management, or similar, since 27…

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Question 34770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 34771 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has not budgeted to spend any money in the 2026/27 financial year on consultants who advise on public sector reform management. I am also advised that for Crown entities this is nil.

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Question 34772 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has not spent any money since 27 November 2023 on consultants who advise on public sector reform management. I am also advised that for Crown entities this is nil.

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Question 34773 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no public engagement surveys on the use of artificial intelligence have been planned and none are currently underway.

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Question 34774 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nil.

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Question 34775 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nil.

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Question 34776 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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As Minister of Police, none. In regards to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), SFO undertakes a biannual stakeholder engagement survey that does not currently ask any questions about the use of artificial intelligence. Questions are reviewed…

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Question 34777 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no expenditure on consultants providing advice on public sector reform management, or similar matters, is budgeted for in the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 34778 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no expenditure has been incurred on consultants providing advice on public sector reform management, or similar matters, since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34779 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34780 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that, at this stage, no budget has been identified for consultants to advise on public sector reform on 2026/27 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office has not budgeted for any consultancy work related to public sector reform…

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Question 34781 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police has spent a total of $0.366m on consultants providing advice on public sector reform or similar since 27 November 2023. The Serious Fraud Office has not engaged any consultants since November 2023 to advise on…

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Question 34782 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that there are no current or planned public engagement surveys at Inland Revenue regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34783 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None. Staff working for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention are employees of the Ministry of Justice. I refer the Member to WPQ 34771 (2026).

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Question 34784 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None. Staff working for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention are employees of the Ministry of Justice. I refer the Member to WPQ 34772 (2026).

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Question 34785 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 34786 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that no public engagement surveys are planned or currently under way regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the Ministry of Social Development or by Crown entities for which I am responsible

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Question 34787 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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34788, 34790 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 34788 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…