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Question 34699 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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Corrected reply: I am advised that Corrections has a budget of $1.5m for artificial intelligence for the 2026/27 financial year. This includes additional CoPilot Premium licences, along with funding to explore, develop and support future…

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Question 34700 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries has not budgeted any expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year for consultants to provide advice on public sector reform management or similar matters.

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Question 34702 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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None.

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Question 34703 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, 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 the attached.

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Question 34704 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I am advised that both Creative New Zealand and Heritage New Zealand have budgeted $100,000.

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Question 34705 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has set aside approximately $370,000 in the 2026/27 financial year budget for artificial intelligence activities. This includes subscriptions to artificial intelligence tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub…

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Question 34706 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34707 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34708 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In the 2026/27 financial year the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Asia New Zealand have no budget allocated for artificial intelligence. Antarctica New Zealand pay NZ$100/month for a recruitment tool add-on for QJumpers.

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Question 34709 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction I am not responsible for any department, agency or Crown Entity.

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Question 34710 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not initiated or planned any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34711 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised Oranga Tamariki has interpreted this question as total spend on consultants engaged to advise on its organisation-wide change programmes since 27 November 2023. The amount spent was $3.292 million.

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Question 34712 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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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 forecast expenditure on artificial intelligence for the 2026/27 financial year is approximately $165,000, comprising: - Microsoft Copilot licences (subscriptions): $141,000 budgeted. This amount is a…

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Question 34713 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not budgeted for consultants to advise on public sector reform management or similar in the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 34714 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have no public engagement surveys, planned or currently underway, regarding the use of artificial intelligence. I am not responsible for any…

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Question 34715 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have had no spend on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27 November 2023 I am not responsible for any…

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Question 34716 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have no budgeted spend in the 2026/27 financial year for consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar. I am not…

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Question 34717 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised by the Social Investment Agency (SIA) that their total finalised budget for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence is approximately $225,000 for AI Lead expertise and agreed licensing. Training is covered by an…

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Question 34718 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that DOC is not planning and currently does not have any public engagement surveys in progress regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34719 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not contracted any consultant to provide advice on the merger, establishment, or disestablishment of government departments since 27 November 2023. The Department is not responsible for…

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Question 34720 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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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 general licensing…

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Question 34721 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not budgeted for any consultant to provide advice on the merger, establishment, or disestablishment of government departments. The Department is not responsible for and does not record…

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34723, 34725 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 34723

    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

  • 34725

    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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Corrections has not spent or budgeted any funds related to public sector reform management. I refer the member to my answer to WPQ 9614 (2026) for costs relating to restructuring over the same period. This is also my response to WPQ 34725…

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Question 34724 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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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 current financial year, DPMC has budgeted $364,510 for its AI Adoption Programme.

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Question 34726 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34727 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34728 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 34729 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34730 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that the Customs has no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence currently underway, or planned.

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Question 34731 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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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 spent a total of $91,816.33 on contractors and consultants to assist with the organisational change as part of Budget 2024 baseline reductions. These costs were for one contractor…

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Question 34732 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is unable to provide a budgeted amount for Artificial Intelligence, as this information is contained in individual projects and initiatives. I am advised that with…

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Question 34733 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has not budgeted for any expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year on consultants to work on public sector reform.

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Question 34734 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence are planned or currently underway by the Ministry of Education, the Education Review Office or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Education…

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Question 34735 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Nil

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Question 34736 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised the Ministry of Health has budgeted $106,000 in the 2026/27 financial year for artificial intelligence (AI)-related software subscriptions. I am further advised that Health New Zealand has approved $10.0 million in operating…

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Question 34737 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Nil

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Question 34738 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34739 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has budgeted $120,000 for artificial intelligence-related activities for the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 34740 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34741 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and the Electricity Authority have completed, nor do they have currently planned, any public engagement surveys specifically regarding the use of artificial…

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Question 34742 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34743 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA’s 2026/27 Budget for Artificial Intelligence is $3.8m.

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Question 34744 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority nor the Electricity Authority have spent any money towards consultants for public sector reform.

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Question 34745 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 34746 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority nor the Electricity Authority have budgeted any money towards consultants for public sector reform.

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Question 34747 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the member to my response to WPQ 25726

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Question 34748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 34749 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I have interpreted the Member's question to relate to the use of consultants in the implementation of public sector wide reforms in the entities I am responsible for. I am advised that for the entities I am responsible for the total is…

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Question 34750 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I have interpreted the Member's question to relate to the use of consultants in the implementation of public sector wide reforms in the entities I am responsible for. I am advised that for the entities I am responsible for the total is nil.

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Question 34751 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Ministry of Defence: $120,000. New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF): $250,000. Microsoft Copilot is provided through existing Microsoft 365 licensing arrangements. As the cost of Copilot is bundled within broader software licence…