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Question 38747 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 Emergency Management and Recovery

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a departmental agency hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). NEMA was previously hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) from 27 November 2023 to 24…

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Question 38748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the department spend on consultancy costs is reported in Annual Reports which are publicly available at this link:…

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Question 38749 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $350,000 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office spent $1,035 USD on Artificial Intelligence in 2024/25.

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Question 38750 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that its expenditure on artificial intelligence for the 2023/24 financial year was approximately $20,000.

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Question 38751 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that there has been no spend on redundancy processes at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission since 27 November 2023.

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Question 38752 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice under a shared services agreement that includes the provision of information and communications technology, including subscriptions for…

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Question 38753 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $66.324 million on contractors and consultants between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Police is currently unable to reliably distinguish between contractor and consultant spending, as expenditure…

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Question 38754 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice under a shared services agreement that includes the provision of information and communications technology, including subscriptions for…

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Question 38755 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. No redundancy processes have been initiated. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38756 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that AI is embedded in most solutions in use at Inland Revenue; therefore, the amount spent specifically on AI cannot be calculated. Vendor pricing models often encompass the full suite of product features, without…

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Question 38757 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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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 spent $8.41 million on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026. I refer the Member to Table 1 for what I am advised Crown entities spent on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June…

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Question 38758 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice under a shared services agreement. I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 38732 (2026).

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Question 38759 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise AI is embedded in most solutions in use at Inland Revenue; therefore, the amount spent specifically on AI cannot be calculated. Vendor pricing models often encompass the full suite of product features, without…

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Question 38760 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 of Agriculture

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Corrected reply: I am advised that, between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026, there have been 122 redundancies at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), the total cost of which has been $5,677,603. The majority of these payments…

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Question 38761 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $340,000 on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office spent $4,073 USD on Artificial Intelligence in 2023/24.

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Question 38762 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $57,557 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026. I refer the Member to WPQ 38757 (2026) reply for the Ministry of Justice’s spend on consultancy costs.

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Question 38763 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 (MSD/ the Ministry) does not hold a centrally tracked or discrete budget for MSD use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the 2025/26 financial year. Expenditure relating to AI (including…

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Question 38764 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that in 2024-25 Inland Revenue’s expenditure on consultants and contractors was $22.453 million for operating and $7.725 million for capital.

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Question 38765 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 (MSD/the Ministry) does not hold a centrally tracked or discrete budget for MSD use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the 2024/25 financial year. Expenditure relating to AI (including…

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Question 38766 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice under a shared services agreement that includes the provision of information and communications technology, including subscriptions for…

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Question 38767 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I refer the member to my answer to written parliamentary question 38748 (2026). I am advised that the 2025/26 Annual Report is scheduled to be published in October 2026.

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Question 38768 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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I refer the Member to reply number 9590 (2026).

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Question 38769 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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For the entities I am responsible for: $8,000. I am also advised that audits for 2025/26 ongoing and as such the previous figure should be considered an unaudited number.

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Question 38770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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For the entities I am responsible for: $348.

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Question 38771 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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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 by the Ministry of Social Development that contractor and consultancy expenditure information is collated and released by the Public Service Commission (PSC). Figures for the year ended 30 June 2025 are available online from…

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Question 38772 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise AI is embedded in most solutions in use at Inland Revenue; therefore, the amount spent specifically on AI cannot be calculated. Vendor pricing models often encompass the full suite of product features, without…

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Question 38773 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $19.131 million (unaudited) on contractors and consultants between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. Police is currently unable to reliably distinguish between contractor and consultant spending, as…

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Question 38774 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 9595 (2026). I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that there have been no redundancies at Oranga Tamariki since this answer, so this information is still accurate as at 2 September 2026.

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Question 38775 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 38728…

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Question 38776 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 38733…

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Question 38777 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 (MSD/the Ministry) does not hold a centrally tracked or discrete budget for MSD use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the 2023/24 financial year. Expenditure relating to AI (including…

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Question 38778 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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For the entities I am responsible for: $357,000.

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Question 38779 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice under a shared services agreement. I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 38757 (2026).

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Question 38780 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport: I refer the member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 38992 (2026) and the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s response to written…

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Question 38781 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, Ministry for Women staff have access to Co-Pilot chat and the Ministry’s BoardConnector registration application to support women onto boards uses an internal use only AI querying tool. Co-Pilot chat is included in the…

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Question 38782 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, no spend occurred at the Ministry for Women on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Question 38783 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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For the entities I am responsible for: $853.

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Question 38784 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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The Department of Conservation advises me that, since 27 November 2023, up to and including 2 September 2026, the total cost of redundancies was $6,941,440.

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Question 38785 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana–Te Tari Whakatau spent $0.206 million on consultants during the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. This amount relates to the consultancy part of ‘contractor and consultant’ expenditure…

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Question 38786 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that in 2025-26 Inland Revenue’s expenditure on consultants and contractors was $26.150 million for operating and $4.334 million for capital.

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Question 38787 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 spent $0.838m on artificial intelligence during the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 38788 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 38739…

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Question 38789 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 spent $0 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Question 38790 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the Member to Appendix A of the Pre-Budget / Pre-Hearing 2026/2027 Estimates Questionnaire for Vote Women:…

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Question 38791 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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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 by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment (the Ministry) that contractor and consultancy expenditure information is collated and released by the Public Service Commission (PSC). I am advised that final figures for…

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Question 38792 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 of Corrections

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I am advised that Corrections has not incurred any further redundancy and restructuring costs since my response to WPQ 9614 (2026).

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38793, 38794, 38807 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 has purchased artificial intelligence (AI) services including tools using its shared…

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Question 38795 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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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 spent $4,689,740 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

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38796, 39000 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 since 27 November 2023, Customs has initiated eight redundancy processes, at a total redundancy cost of $5,153,639.42. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Question 39000 (2026).

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Question 38797 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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For the entities I am responsible for: $1,286,000. I am also advised that audits for 2025/26 ongoing and as such the previous figure should be considered an unaudited number.