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Question 38905 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ had no spend on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.

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38906, 39097 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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Question 38907 (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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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None.

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Question 38908 (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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Each year the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on all consultancy costs through Select Committee Annual Reviews. I refer the member to this publicly…

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Question 38909 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that ACC spent $8,470,091 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

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Question 38910 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $287,003.74 on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year. $68,599.88 of this expenditure included artificial intelligence software licences and subscriptions, deployment of artificial…

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Question 38911 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $53,939.31 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year. Expenditure included artificial intelligence software licences and subscriptions, staff training, and proof-of-concept activities.

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Question 38912 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ had no spend on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 38913 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Media and Communications

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I refer the member to reply number 26595 (2026).

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Question 38914 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Stats NZ’s spend on consultancy services for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 is publicly available in its Annual Report (page 84):…

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Question 38915 (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 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. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38916 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law spent $600.36 In 2024/25 the PCO spent $1,532.52 on Microsoft Copilot licenses and $224,482.53 (ex GST) on five proof-of-concept tools, as shared publicly at…

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Question 38917 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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In the 2025/26 financial year Crown Law spent $8,757.80 In 2025/26 the PCO spent $7,468.56 on Microsoft Copilot licenses and $150,668.80 (ex GST) extending its proof-of-concept tools.

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Question 38918 (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 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 since establishment, the Ministry has paid $369,824 in redundancy costs. For Disability Support Services I refer the member…

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Question 38919 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $1,316,516 on consultants from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025.

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38920, 38922, 38931 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 38920 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 38922 (matches this search)

    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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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 38921 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent nil on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year. This includes expenditure on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions, and other associated costs.

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Question 38923 (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 the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment spent $7,884,287 on consultancy costs in the 2025/26 financial year. The Environmental Protection Authority spent $10,657,956 on consultancy costs in the 2025/26 financial year.

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38924, 38948 (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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    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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 Crown Law spent $311,639 on consultancy costs. From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 Crown Law spent $25,300 on consultancy costs From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 PCO spent $77,766.03 on consultancy costs. From…

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Question 38925 (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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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In the 2025/26 financial year, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $172,267.22 on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated cost.

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Question 38926 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law: None PCO: None

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Question 38927 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, that between 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026, the total spend on consultancy costs was $578,165.00 GST exclusive.

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Question 38928 (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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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In the 2024/25 financial year, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $22,494.67 on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated cost.

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Question 38929 (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 for Rail

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KiwiRail Holdings Limited and Ferry Holdings Limited are operationally independent companies. Shareholding Ministers have no responsibility for redundancy processes initiated by these companies and hold no such information.

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Question 38930 (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 of Defence

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The New Zealand Defence Force incurred $219,696.35 in artificial intelligence (AI)-related expenditure during the 2025/26 financial year. This figure comprises identified costs associated with AI initiatives, systems, and related services.…

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Question 38932 (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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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I refer the member to the 'Workforce Size' information available on the Public Service Commission website: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size

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Question 38933 (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 of Defence

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Ministry of Defence: Nil. The NZDF utilises Microsoft Copilot under its existing Microsoft 365 licensing arrangements. As Copilot functionality is incorporated within broader Microsoft 365 subscription costs, it is not possible to…

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Question 38934 (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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Each year the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on consultancy costs through Select Committee Estimates for Vote Public Service. I refer the member to…

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Question 38935 (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 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 since 27 November 2023, the cost…

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Question 38936 (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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.

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Question 38937 (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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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In the 2023/24 financial year, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $10,000 on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated cost.

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Question 38938 (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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.

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Question 38939 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Stats NZ’s spend on consultancy services for the 2025/26 financial year to 30 March 2026 is publicly available on the Parliament website as part of the 2025/26 Estimates Examination of Vote Statistics:…

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Question 38940 (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 for Trade and Investment

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ response to WPQ 26460 (2026). New Zealand Trade and Enterprise have spent $1,450,923 in redundancy processes initiated since 27 November 2023. [The…

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Question 38941 (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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $828,663.93 on consultancy costs.

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Question 38942 (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 of Defence

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Nil.

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Question 38943 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $1,063,750 on consultants from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026.

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Question 38944 (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 of Defence

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Total contractor and consultancy expenditure by Public Service organisations is publicly available from the Public Service Commission website at https://publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size.

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Question 38945 (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 for Economic Growth

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For the entities I am responsible for: $18,169,362.68.

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Question 38946 (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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.

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Question 38950 (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 Ethnic Communities

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I am advised by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities that the total cost of redundancy processes during the period from 27 November 2023 to 8 September 2026 was $721,222.50.

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Question 38951 (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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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I refer the member to the 'Workforce Size' information available on the Public Service Commission website: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size. Expenditure for the period 1 April -…

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Question 38953 (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 of Health

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I refer the Member to the relevant departments, agencies, crown entities' Annual Reports, responses to Select Committee questions, and the Vote Health Estimates of Appropriation.

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Question 38954 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 38955 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.

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Question 38957 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $435,438.20 on consultancy costs.

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Question 38958 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Since 27 November 2023, the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has made redundancy payments totalling $428,365.27. From 27 November 2023 until 30 June 2026, The Local Government Commission (LGC) was hosted within the Department of…

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Question 38959 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 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 38961 (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 Sport and Recreation

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Since 27 November 2023, Sport New Zealand has incurred $119,886.11 in redundancy costs. The Sport Integrity Commission commenced on 1 June 2024. The Commission implemented a new organisational structure, effective 1 September 2025. This…

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Question 38962 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that no redundancy processes have been initiated at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission since 27 November 2023.