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Question 19906 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Finance

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Treasury has not deployed AI in a customer service function. RBNZ does not have a customer service function. Artificial intelligence has not been deployed in a customer service function for either the Government Superannuation Fund…

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Question 19911 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Antarctica New Zealand have not deployed artficial intelligence in a customer service function.

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Question 19917 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Health

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I am advised Pharmac does not operate dedicated front line customer service functions and therefore, artificial intelligence tools have not been deployed within a common customer service context.

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Question 19925 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Immigration

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As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…

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Question 19929 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 17041 (2026), how much, if any did the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development advises me that in the 2023/24 financial year spent $13,020 on the programme. This is made up of $8,400 membership fee, $744 certification fee, and $3,876 for audit.

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Question 19931 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 19906 (2026). None of my other agencies have deployed AI in a customer service function.

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Question 19937 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that it is currently trialling AI-assisted call summarisation within its existing contact centre platform. This capability generates draft summaries of…

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19942, 19943 (2026)

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) has not deployed artificial intelligence in customer service functions. The Ministry is exploring potential uses of artificial intelligence, including for customer service, but these…

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Question 19944 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 for Māori Development

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I am advised that artificial intelligence has not been deployed in a customer service function within Te Puni Kōkiri.

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Question 19945 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Question 19946 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Police

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I am advised that Police has used the Qualtrics platform since 2021 to support the ‘Voice of the Customer’ programme, which gathers customer satisfaction feedback for 105 non-emergency callers and website users. Police advises that this is…

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Question 19947 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention does not have a specific customer service function.

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Question 19948 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Revenue

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Officials advise no currently deployed Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution at Inland Revenue interacts with or provides advice directly to customers at this point in time. There are, however, solutions that support officials to interact…

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Question 19949 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 have understood your question to be about how AI is used when interacting with clients. I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that MSD staff have access to one generative AI system, Microsoft Copilot Chat, as a general…

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Question 19950 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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The Social Investment Agency has no customer service functions.

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Question 19951 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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Te Tari Whakatau and the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) have not deployed Artificial Intelligence in a customer service function.

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Question 19952 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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The Ministry for Women supports women interested in governance positions by sharing opportunities about available roles and training opportunities through our BoardConnector database (previously known as the Nominations database). An…

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Question 19953 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 has not deployed artificial intelligence to directly provide customer service.

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Question 19954 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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). DPMC is not a service delivery agency, however, I am advised that its staff are empowered to use artificial…

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Question 19955 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 TVNZ deploys AI for its TVNZ+ customer service functions through offering an AI chat bot. TVNZ+'s staffed customer service platform, Zendesk, has also adopted AI tools to drive efficiency in human responses. I am further…

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Question 19956 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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I am advised that for the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha - there are none. For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 19949 (2026)

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Question 19957 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 operational information that is not held by the Minister.

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Question 19958 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 for Tourism and Hospitality, I hold no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand does not have any…

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Question 19959 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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I am advised neither NZTE nor Invest NZ have deployed artificial intelligence to directly provide customer service.

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Question 19960 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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To date, no specialised AI tool has been deployed into MBIE’s customer service systems. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, I am advised that it uses certain generative AI tools to assist internal day-to-day productivity…

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Question 19961 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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As the Ministry for Ethnic Communities does not have a customer service function, artificial intelligence has not been deployed for this purpose.

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Question 19962 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Health

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I am advised that neither the Ministry of Health nor Health New Zealand has deployed or operates artificial intelligence in any of its customer service functions.

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Question 19963 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has not deployed artificial intelligence to any of its customer service functions.

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Question 19964 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Sport and Recreation

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Sport NZ does not have a customer service function. Its primary interactions are with sector partners, including national sporting organisations, regional sports trusts, and community groups. Engagement with these stakeholders is managed…

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Question 19965 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA has commenced a limited pilot to assess the use of AI tools to support frontline operations. The pilot includes auto summarisation of call notes and assisted drafting of customer email responses, with all outputs…

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Question 19966 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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MNZ and CAA have not deployed AI in a customer service function. TAIC has no customer service functions.

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Question 19967 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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ACC advises me it uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a range of customer service–related functions to support its staff and improve service delivery. These uses are targeted, governed, and designed with a clear principle that AI…

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Question 19968 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments or ministries. With regard to Crown Entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio for which I…

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Question 19969 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 of Defence

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The Ministry of Defence has no customer service function, and the New Zealand Defence Force does not use artificial intelligence when supporting veterans.

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Question 19970 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment does not have a customer service function and has not deployed artificial intelligence for such a purpose. The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) contact centre staff have access to Copilot Basic,…

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Question 19971 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 19972 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples that it does not use artificial intelligence as a customer service function. For information on how the Ministry uses artificial intelligence, I refer the member to reply WPQ 10281 (2026).

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Question 19973 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission does not administer any customer service functions.

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Question 19974 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Stats NZ has not deployed artificial intelligence (AI) for direct interaction with the public in customer service functions. However, it has deployed AI in a range of functions that support customer service and engagement with users of…

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Question 19975 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has introduced the use of Microsoft Copilot and similar productivity tools to support staff in the delivery of customer services. These tools are used internally to assist with tasks such as drafting…

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Question 19976 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 · Attorney-General

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Crown Law’s function is to provide legal services to government, and the Parliamentary Counsel Office is New Zealand's law drafting office. They do not have a public customer service function.

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Question 19977 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its digital transformation programme, with a focus on improving the quality, timeliness and efficiency of customer service. LINZ’s use of AI includes…

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Question 19641 (2026)

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    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister received regarding impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives were made public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be…

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Question 19644 (2026)

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    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister requested on the impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives were made public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be…

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Matching question numbers: 19805 (2026)

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    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister received regarding impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

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    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister requested on the impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19649 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives were made public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be…

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Question 19650 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives were made public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May 2026 is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget…