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Question 34120 (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 Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has interpreted the Member’s question as referring to automated decision-making (ADM). The Ministry uses ADM in some circumstances to grant or regrant support, where the…

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Question 34121 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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Question 34122 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Question 34123 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency (SIA) has not undertaken any procurement processes for the purchase of artificial intelligence (AI) tools currently used by the agency. SIA accesses AI-enabled tools through its shared…

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Question 34124 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency does not currently operate any automated approval processes where approval decisions are made without human involvement. While some Ministry of Social Development-hosted corporate systems used…

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Question 34125 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that the majority of algorithms that Inland Revenue uses are business rules that give effect to legislative requirements (tax and social policy) and for business-as-usual activities. These therefore fall outside the…

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Question 34126 (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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34088…

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Question 34127 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34091…

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Question 34128 (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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34090…

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Question 34129 (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 Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, no Algorithm Impact Assessments have been completed by the Ministry of Social Development or by Crown entities for which I am responsible. The Ministry of Social Development’s Privacy, Human…

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Question 34130 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence have been completed by the Ministry for Women since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34131 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, the Ministry for Women has not specifically procured any artificial intelligence tools. The tools the Ministry uses (Copilot chat and a proprietary AI query tool) were sourced through M365 licenses or as part of the…

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Question 34132 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, there are no automated approvals operating at the Ministry for Women.

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Question 34133 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency has not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023. The Social Investment Agency is a signatory to the Algorithm Charter and maintains an AI and Algorithm Register to…

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Question 34134 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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

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Question 34135 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand undertook a closed competitive tender process with five suppliers for Building foundational AI capability RFx ID: 33233108, plus direct source of a vendor for an AI Agent.

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Question 34136 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand does not have any automated approvals operating.

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Question 34137 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34099…

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Question 34138 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC has procured its artificial intelligence tools using its shared service provider…

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Question 34140 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC does not use any automated approval systems.

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Question 34141 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that all procurement undertaken by Crown Entities for which I am responsible follow Government procurement processes.

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Question 34142 (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 Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 34143 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, the Ministry for Women has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34144 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Radio New Zealand uses an AI comment moderation tool called Sence to triage comments for staff review on social media platforms, otherwise, none.

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Question 34145 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34118 (2026). For the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha I am advised that the Ministry uses Microsoft Copilot, which is used under existing Microsoft licensing…

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Question 34146 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha - none For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34117 (2026).

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Question 34147 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34148 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34120 (2026). For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha - none

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Question 34149 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34150 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34151 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 34153 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34154 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34155 (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 Media and Communications

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I am advised none, however, all AI tools used at Television New Zealand undergo due diligence and assessment through TVNZ's AI Centre of Excellence.

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Question 34156 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34158 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34159 (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 for Trade and Investment

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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise uses Microsoft Copilot as its enterprise artificial intelligence tool. NZTE accesses Copilot through the Department of Internal Affairs' all-of-government Microsoft Cloud Software and Services Agreement and…

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Question 34161 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34129 (2026). For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha - none

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Question 34162 (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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. For Invest New Zealand, none For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs' response to WPQ 34064 (2026).

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Question 34163 (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 for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. NZTE does not currently use artificial intelligence systems for automated decision-making. NZTE’s policy requires human oversight of AI-assisted outputs and decisions, and AI tools are used to…

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Question 34164 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34166 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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None.

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Question 34167 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) that all procurement is undertaken in accordance with MBIE's procurement policies and relevant government procurement requirements, including…

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Question 34168 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) currently has one algorithm that performs automated approvals. Employer accreditation applications undergo a series of automated checks. Where an application…

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Question 34170 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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None.

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Question 34171 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34172 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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None.

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Question 34173 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I am advised that as the Ministry for Ethnic Communities (MEC) is a departmental agency hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), MEC utilises systems, procurement arrangements, and supporting tools provided by the host…

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Question 34175 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand have not completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34176 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. For Invest New Zealand, none. For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 34074 (2026).