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Question 34014 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 34015 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 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 completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023, as it does not use algorithms to make decisions on behalf of humans without human oversight.

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Question 34016 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 34017 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that there are no automated approvals currently operating within Oranga Tamariki.

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Question 34018 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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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 completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34019 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised none.

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Question 34020 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 utilises artificial intelligence tools contained within the general technology suite for the Ministry. I am further advised that the technology suite was procured under the Department of Internal Affair’s…

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Question 34021 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 do not operate any automated approvals. I am not responsible for any other departments, agencies, Crown entities, or other bodies. Members may…

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Question 34022 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 not completed any public engagement surveys about the use of artificial intelligence. I am not responsible for any other departments,…

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Question 34023 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 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 34024 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 does not have any artificial intelligence tools outside of those that are already contained within other products such as Microsoft 365. These tools were added after the procurement of these…

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Question 34025 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, of the 642 houses that Kāinga Ora delivered in June 2026 had been issued a Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) on or before 30 June 2026 and how many were issued a CCC after that date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that of the 642 homes delivered in June 2026, 465 had been issued with a CCC and 177 homes had not been issued with a CCC by 30 June 2026.

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Question 34026 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34027 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 currently has automated approvals in place for certain low-risk drone permit applications. I am further advised that DOC also has automated approvals and issuance of permits in place for…

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Question 34028 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not completed any algorithm impact assessments.

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Question 34029 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 the Department of Conservation has used its standard procurement practices for artificial intelligence tool procurement. Microsoft Copilot was procured through the DIA Microsoft Cloud, Software and Services Agreement…

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Question 34031 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that there are currently no automated approvals processes operating within Corrections. Where approvals are required, authorised Corrections staff are responsible for reviewing relevant information and making the approval…

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Question 34032 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why was Kāinga Ora's tender for Real Estate Agency Services for Don McKinnon Drive, tender ID number 33631566, cancelled and then reissued?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the tender was paused to allow for a secondary review of the documentation given the high-profile nature of this site. The tender was paused via a cancellation on GETS to allow this review…

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Question 34033 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited has not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments. I am also advised that the Climate Change Commission has not done any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.…

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Question 34034 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that artificial intelligence (AI) tools currently being used or trialled within Corrections have been obtained through existing enterprise licensing or supplier arrangements, additional licences under existing contracts, or…

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Question 34035 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 34036 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 34037 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 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 completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34038 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did Kāinga Ora's Board approve the tender policy change that saw Kāinga Ora switch from seeking appraisals from three different local real estate agents before choosing one agent to market a property to appointing a master agent to market…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that its Procurement Policy is predicated on the NZ Government Procurement Rules that stipulate any contract over $100,000 should go to open market tender (unless exemptions qualify). For the…

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Question 34039 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 34040 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 Customs has not issued any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34041 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that eGtates are the only automated approval system in operation within Customs. Customs currently operates 52 eGates across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown international airports. The eGates enable eligible…

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Question 34042 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 of Corrections

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I am advised that no algorithm impact assessments have been completed by Corrections since 27 November 2023. I am further advised that Corrections is a signatory to the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand, and consideration of…

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Question 34043 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 Customs follows Government Procurement Rules.

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Question 34044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Education New Zealand that there have not been any public engagement surveys regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been undertaken…

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34045, 34068 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34045

    What land packages, if any, has Kāinga Ora decided to sell in the Auckland region during 2026/27 and for each, will a tender process be used to identify a sales agent?

  • 34068

    What land packages, if any, is Kāinga Ora considering for divestment in the Auckland region?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that information on any land packages it has decided to sell in the Auckland region in FY27 will be made public when those are formally brought to market. Releasing information on when exactly…

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Question 34046 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 there are there are no processes at the Ministry of Education where final approval is made solely by an automated system. Automation is only used to support workflow routing, validation, notifications and task management,…

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Question 34047 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 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 34048 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools used by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) are obtained through existing Ministry procurement and licensing arrangements. I am advised that the Education Review Office (ERO)…

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Question 34049 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, 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 34050 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has Kāinga Ora appointed Bayleys Real Estate as the agent to sell any land packages without undertaking a tender process and if so, what are all of those land packages?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that to date no land packages have been awarded to Bayleys Real Estate to sell without a tender process being undertaken. I also refer the Member to my response to WPQ 34082 (2026).

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Question 34051 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 34052 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34053 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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

Answer

As the Charter School Agency is a departmental agency corporate functions are provided by the Ministry of Education. Therefore, I refer the Member to written parliamentary question 34048 (2026).

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Question 34054 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have completed public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34055 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have automated approvals processes.

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Question 34056 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The Ministry of Education completed an ethics assessment which included an algorithm assessment in November 2025 in relation to the SMART tool. No further algorithm impact assessments have been identified since 27 November 2023. No…

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34057

    Is an Oranga Tamariki practice review being undertaken regarding the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

  • 34063

    What Oranga Tamariki records were kept, if any, regarding the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

  • 34098

    What actions, if any, did Oranga Tamariki take on what dates following the incident at Korowai Manaaki, if any, whereby young people were lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

  • 34152

    When, if at all, at Korowai Manaaki did an incident occur whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit?

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  • 34160

    Does Oranga Tamariki have CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, what is the date this footage was recorded?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I am aware of an alleged incident that occurred at Korowai Manaaki in March 2026. This alleged incident was captured on CCTV footage. Any harm occurring in youth justice residences is unacceptable, and I expect Oranga Tamariki to take all…

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Question 34058 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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 the Electricity Authority follows its procurement and contract management policies, with the process tailored to value, risk and complexity and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority follows the Government…

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Question 34059 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 34060 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 34061 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34062 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised Treasury uses Microsoft supplied AI tools Copilot and Azure OpenAI and they were procured under the Microsoft Cloud and Software Services Agreement (MCSSA), an All of Government agreement, with Datacom Systems Limited acting…

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Question 34064 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No public engagement surveys, relating to the use of aritificial intelligence, have been completed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia New Zealand Foundation, and Antarctica New Zealand.

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Question 34065 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

There are currently no automated approval processes operating within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation does not use automated approvals. Antarctica New Zealand does use two automated 'Request…