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Question 38798 (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 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 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 38799 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 25748 (2026).

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38800, 39003 (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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    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 Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that 368 staff were made redundant between 27 November 2023 and 4 September 2026. The total cost of these redundancies is $17,677,307. Education New Zealand initiated two organisational change…

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38801, 38822 (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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    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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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 for the details for DPMC expenditure on consultancy cost covering the 2024/25 and 2025/26 (up to…

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Question 38802 (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 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 $0.473 million on consultants during the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. This amount relates to the consultancy part of ‘contractor and consultant’ expenditure…

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Question 38803 (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 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 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 38804 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 25748 (2026).

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38805, 39008 (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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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 38805 (2026).

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Question 38806 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, financial accounts for the 2025/26 financial year are subject to audit and not yet finalised. However, the Ministry for Women spent approximately $725k on contractors and consultants from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

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Question 38808 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Information on consultant expenditure is publicly available on the Public Services Commission website (https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size)

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Question 38809 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, I am advised that the Ministry’s spend in the 2024/25 financial year was nil. For Disability Support Services I refer the member to my Ministry of Social Development written parliamentary…

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Question 38810 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, I am advised that the Ministry spent $497,551 in the 2025/26 financial year. For Disability Support Services I refer the member to my Ministry of Social Development written parliamentary response…

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Question 38811 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has incurred redundancy-related costs of $380,016 and the Electricity Authority has incurred redundancy-related costs of $149,045.

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Question 38812 (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 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 $7,779,829 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

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Question 38813 (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 Disability Issues

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For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024. I am advised that in the 7 months to 30 June 2025, the Ministry spent $474,681 on consultancy. For Disability Support Services I refer the…

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Question 38814 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 25748 (2026).

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Question 38815 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail Holdings Limited, Ferry Holdings Limited are operationally independent companies. Shareholding Ministers have no responsiblity for artificial intelligence spending initiated by these companies and hold no such information.

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Question 38816 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail Holdings Limited, Ferry Holdings Limited are operationally independent companies. Shareholding Ministers have no responsibility for artificial intelligence spending initiated by these companies and hold no such information.

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Question 38817 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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For the entities I am responsible for: $11,690,512.64.

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Question 38818 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024. For Disability Support Services I refer the member to my Ministry of Social Development written parliamentary response 38777 (2026)

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Question 38819 (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 Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in the 2025/26 financial year,…

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Question 38820 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is information held by a shareholding Minister and can be requested from KiwiRail Holdings Limited and/or Ferry Holdings Limited directly.

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Question 38821 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the response to WPQ 26460 (2026).

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Question 38823 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail Holdings Limited, Ferry Holdings Limited are operationally independent companies. Shareholding Ministers have no responsibility for artificial intelligence spending initiated by these companies and hold no such information.

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Question 38824 (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 Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand spent $0 on…

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Question 38825 (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 Todd McClay

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

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affair’s response to WPQ 38701 (2026). New Zealand Trade and Enterprise spent $863,207 in the 2025/26 financial year on artificial intelligence…

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Question 38826 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised there has been no redundancy or restructuring costs incurred by Pharmac since 27 November 2023.

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Question 38827 (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 Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in the 2024/25 financial year,…

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Question 38828 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Information on consultant expenditure is publicly available on the Public Services Commission website (https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size)

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Question 38829 (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 Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in the 2023/24 financial year,…

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Question 38830 (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 Todd McClay

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

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affair’s response to WPQ 38707 (2026). Invest NZ was established on 01 July 2025. None. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise spent $3,351,027 on…

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Question 38831 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The total cost of redundancy processes initiated by the former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development since 27 November 2023 is $2,964,750. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has incurred expenditure of $37,145,582 in…

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Question 38832 (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 Todd McClay

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

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I am advised nil. Invest NZ was established on 01 July 2025. None. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise spent $154,972 for the 2024/25 financial year for artificial intelligence (AI) which covers…

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Question 38833 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, I am advised that the Ministry spent $908,818 on consultancy from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026 For Disability Support Services I refer the member to my Ministry of Social Development written…

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Question 38834 (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 Todd McClay

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

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affair’s response to WPQ 38715 (2026). Invest NZ was established on 01 July 2025. None. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise spent $18,856 for the…

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Question 38835 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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For the entities I am responsible for: $12,985,211.

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Question 38836 (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 for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 38817 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None Crown Infrastructure Delivery: $743,400.00 Infrastructure Commission: I…

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Question 38837 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that in many cases, using AI tools is part of a larger IT system upgrade or development rather than discrete AI spend. This means AI-related costs are often embedded within broader contracts or invoices, making it difficult to…

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Question 38838 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister and can be requested from KiwiRail Holdings Limited and/or Ferry Holdings Limited directly.

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Question 38839 (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 Economic Growth

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With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the member to my response to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee, Question 94 of the 2026/27 Estimates which can be found at the following…

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Question 38840 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that in many cases, using AI tools is part of a larger IT system upgrade or development rather than discrete AI spend. This means AI-related costs are often embedded within broader contracts or invoices, making it difficult to…

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Question 38841 (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 for Ethnic Communities

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I refer the Member to the response to written question 38730 (2026), which includes the Ministry for Ethnic Communities costs.

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Question 38842 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments has been $10,139,230. I am advised by Lotto NZ that since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments has…

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Question 38846 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023 the total costs of redundancy processes for the Ministry of Justice, Te Tari Whakatau, and The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention was $3,631,097.10. I refer the Member to…

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Question 38847 (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 Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand spent $0 on…

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Question 38848 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that in the 2023/24 financial year, the Ministry of Health did not spend any funds on artificial intelligence tools or systems. Health New Zealand's spend for the same time period was $366,000 excluding GST.

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Question 38849 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that in the 2025/26 financial year, the Ministry of Health's spend on Artificial Intelligence tools was $184,360.50 excluding GST. Health New Zealand's spend for the same time period was $4,162,000 excluding GST.

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Question 38850 (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 Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the answer is nil for the Real Estate Authority.

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Question 38851 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that in the 2024/25 financial year, the Ministry of Health approved and purchased subscriptions for one artificial intelligence tool with a total annual cost of $178,321.50 excluding GST. Health New Zealand's spend for the…

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Question 38852 (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 Todd McClay

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

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affair’s response to WPQ 38719 (2026). From 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026, Invest NZ spent $1.67m on consultants. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise…