Skip to main content

Written questions

Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.

Filters
Asked by All MPs
Minister All Ministers
Portfolio All portfolios
Question published between

Dates refer to when the question was published, and are inclusive.

Clear all filters

Showing 6051 to 6100 of 32204 written question sets.

Answered

Question 34804 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised none, however, Radio New Zealand has, as part of its normal scheduled audience research, sought the views of its audience on their use of AI and its application in media.

Answered

Question 34806 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34807 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34786 (2026). For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha – none.

Answered

Question 34808 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

None.

Answered

34809, 34811 (2026)

Questions published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Questions

  • 34809

    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…

  • 34811

    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…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

Answered

Question 34810 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Zero

Answered

Question 34812 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Zero

Answered

Question 34813 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Louise Upston

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

Answer

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…

Answered

Question 34814 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Zero

Answered

Question 34815 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

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…

Answered

Question 34816 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Todd McClay

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

Answer

For Invest New Zealand, none. For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 34748 [2026].

Answered

Question 34817 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

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…

Answered

Question 34818 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

For Invest New Zealand, none. For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 34754 [2026].

Answered

Question 34819 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 for Economic Growth

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34820 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

For Invest New Zealand, none. For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), none. Note, NZTE was involved in the establishment and incubation of InvestNZ which was stood up from 1 July 2025. Costs associated with this were covered from…

Answered

Question 34821 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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.

Answered

Question 34822 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34823 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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.

Answered

Question 34824 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34825 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Health is not currently undertaking or have planned any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Any future use of AI by the Ministry would be considered in accordance with…

Answered

Question 34826 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34827 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that neither the Ministry of Health nor Health New Zealand have set a budget for 2026/27 on consultants to advise on public sector reform or similar services.

Answered

Question 34828 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Simon Watts

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

Answer

I am advised by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has no plan to undertake public engagement surveys on the use of artificial intelligence.

Answered

Question 34829 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I am advised by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has not budgeted for any advice from consultants on public sector reform management in 2026/27.

Answered

Question 34830 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34831 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

None

Answered

Question 34832 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

None

Answered

Question 34833 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I am advised by that the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has not spent any money on consultant advice on public sector reform management since 27 November 2023.

Answered

Question 34834 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that NZTA has not budgeted any expenditure in 2026/27 for consultants whose role is to advise on public sector reform management or similar.

Answered

Question 34835 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that NZTA has not undertaken any public engagement surveys on its use of Artificial Intelligence.

Answered

Question 34836 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

None

Answered

Question 34837 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

Answered

Question 34838 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

Answered

Question 34839 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil For information regarding the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport from 1 July 2026 onwards, I refer the Member to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform's reply to Written Question 34691 (2026).

Answered

Question 34840 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 34788 (2026).

Answered

Question 34841 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 34786 (2026).

Answered

Question 34842 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

Answered

Question 34843 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I am advised that ACC has not budgeted any spend on consultants advising on public sector reform in the 2026/27 financial year.

Answered

Question 34844 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I am advised that ACC is not planning nor has underway any public engagement surveys about the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

Answered

Question 34845 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 34790 (2026).

Answered

Question 34846 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

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

Answer

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…

Answered

Question 34847 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Penny Simmonds

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

Answer

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…

Answered

Question 34848 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I am advised that ACC has spent nothing on consultants advising on public sector reform since 27 November 2023.

Answered

Question 34849 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

As the Minister for Auckland, I am not responsible for any departments, entities, ministries, or agencies.

Answered

Question 34850 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

As the Minister for Auckland, I am not responsible for any departments, entities, ministries, or agencies.

Answered

Question 34851 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

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

Answer

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…

Answered

Question 34852 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

Nil.

Answered

Question 34853 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 Chris Penk

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

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 34854 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

As the Minister for Auckland, I am not responsible for any departments, entities, ministries, or agencies.

Answered

Question 34855 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

The Environmental Protection Authority has not budgeted for any consultants to advise on public sector reform management or similar in 2026-27. I am not responsible for any other departments, agencies, Crown entities, or other bodies. The…