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Question 34001 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, established on 1 July 2026, does not currently have any automated approval systems in operation.

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Question 34002 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None.

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Question 34003 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am the Minister responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. No public engagement surveys regarding the use of…

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Question 34004 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 responsible for RMA Reform

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. MCERT uses some artificial intelligence tools that came from the…

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Question 34005 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) does not currently use artificial intelligence to make automated approvals or operational decisions that are actioned without human oversight. MPI’s Artificial Intelligence Policy requires AI use…

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Question 34006 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that no algorithm impact assessments have been done in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34008 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the artificial intelligence tool most used by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is Microsoft 365 Copilot. MPI also uses AI-enabled functionality in some operational systems where it supports the efficient…

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Question 34009 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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None.

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Question 34010 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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None.

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Question 34011 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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As Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am the Minister responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. No algorithm impact assessments were undertaken by MCERT…

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Question 34012 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I am advised that all procurement undertaken by departments, agencies and crown entities for which I am responsible follow government procurement processes.

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Question 34013 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34014 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34015 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023, as it does not use algorithms to make decisions on behalf of humans without human oversight.

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Question 34016 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34017 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that there are no automated approvals currently operating within Oranga Tamariki.

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Question 34018 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34019 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I am advised none.

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Question 34020 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki utilises artificial intelligence tools contained within the general technology suite for the Ministry. I am further advised that the technology suite was procured under the Department of Internal Affair’s…

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Question 34021 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited do not operate any automated approvals. I am not responsible for any other departments, agencies, Crown entities, or other bodies. Members may…

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Question 34022 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have not completed any public engagement surveys about the use of artificial intelligence. I am not responsible for any other departments,…

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Question 34023 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34024 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 Climate Change

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission does not have any artificial intelligence tools outside of those that are already contained within other products such as Microsoft 365. These tools were added after the procurement of these…

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Question 34026 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34027 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation currently has automated approvals in place for certain low-risk drone permit applications. I am further advised that DOC also has automated approvals and issuance of permits in place for…

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Question 34028 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not completed any algorithm impact assessments.

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Question 34029 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has used its standard procurement practices for artificial intelligence tool procurement. Microsoft Copilot was procured through the DIA Microsoft Cloud, Software and Services Agreement…

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Question 34031 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that there are currently no automated approvals processes operating within Corrections. Where approvals are required, authorised Corrections staff are responsible for reviewing relevant information and making the approval…

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Question 34033 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I am advised that New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited has not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments. I am also advised that the Climate Change Commission has not done any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.…

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Question 34034 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 Corrections

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I am advised that artificial intelligence (AI) tools currently being used or trialled within Corrections have been obtained through existing enterprise licensing or supplier arrangements, additional licences under existing contracts, or…

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Question 34035 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34036 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34037 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34039 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34040 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has not issued any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34041 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that eGtates are the only automated approval system in operation within Customs. Customs currently operates 52 eGates across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown international airports. The eGates enable eligible…

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Question 34042 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that no algorithm impact assessments have been completed by Corrections since 27 November 2023. I am further advised that Corrections is a signatory to the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand, and consideration of…

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Question 34043 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs follows Government Procurement Rules.

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Question 34044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Education New Zealand that there have not been any public engagement surveys regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been undertaken…

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Question 34046 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that there are there are no processes at the Ministry of Education where final approval is made solely by an automated system. Automation is only used to support workflow routing, validation, notifications and task management,…

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Question 34047 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34048 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools used by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) are obtained through existing Ministry procurement and licensing arrangements. I am advised that the Education Review Office (ERO)…

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Question 34049 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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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 34051 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 34052 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34053 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 Education

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As the Charter School Agency is a departmental agency corporate functions are provided by the Ministry of Education. Therefore, I refer the Member to written parliamentary question 34048 (2026).

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Question 34054 (2026)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have completed public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34055 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have automated approvals processes.

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Question 34056 (2026)

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education completed an ethics assessment which included an algorithm assessment in November 2025 in relation to the SMART tool. No further algorithm impact assessments have been identified since 27 November 2023. No…

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Question 34058 (2026)

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 the Electricity Authority follows its procurement and contract management policies, with the process tailored to value, risk and complexity and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority follows the Government…