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Question 34066 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Electricity Authority has completed AI Impact Assessments for two products, Subsense and LexisNexis+ AI and that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has undertaken no algorithm impact assessments since 27…

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Question 34067 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Microsoft Copilot chat, which is currently used within the Ministry of Ofreign Affairs and Trade, is licensed under a pre-existing technology license. Antarctica New Zealand has not directly procured any standalone Artificial Intelligence…

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Question 34069 (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 Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has not undertaken public engagement surveys specifically focused on the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34070 (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 Health

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I am advised that Pharmac does not have any automated approval processes in use.

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Question 34071 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised Treasury has not conducted any agency-wide algorithm impact assessments. While no central assessment has been completed, individual teams may have independently undertaken assessments of algorithms used within their areas of…

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Question 34072 (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 Health

Answer

I am advised that Pharmac purchased 20 Copilot licenses under the existing All of Government relationship with Microsoft.

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Question 34073 (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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport advises me that between 27 November 2023 and 1 July 2026, no public engagement surveys have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the former Ministry of…

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Question 34074 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No algorithm impact assessments have been done in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or at The Asia New Zealand Foundation since 27 November 2023. Antarctica New Zealand has not deployed any algorithm projects.

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Question 34075 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

For information regarding the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to written question 34001 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that…

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34076, 34092 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34076

    What actions, if any, did the Minister take on what dates following her becoming aware, if at all, of 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…

  • 34092

    When, if at all, was the Minister aware of an incident, if any, at Korowai Manaaki whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

Following being verbally informed of an alleged incident on 21 July 2026, on the same day my office asked for a formal briefing from Oranga Tamariki. This briefing was received on 23 July 2026 and provided the assurances necessary that the…

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Question 34077 (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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

For information regarding Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to written question 34004 (2026). Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that the…

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Question 34078 (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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34059 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34079 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34060 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34080 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has not undertaken any formal algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023. However, where artificial intelligence tools, or software incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities, have been considered…

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Question 34081 (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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34062 (2026). For my other agencies: Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID): Microsoft Copilot for 365 licences were procured via LANWorx, CID’s IT Managed Service…

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Question 34082 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Will Bayleys Real Estate be used on a direct source basis for any additional packages of land that may come up for divestment in the future within the Auckland region and if so, why?

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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, under its Master Agency Agreement with Bayleys Real Estate, certain land packages fall within the scope of their contract. Should any additional land packages that come to market fall…

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Question 34083 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I am advised that no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence are currently underway or planned within the Department, its agencies, or Crown entities for which I am…

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Question 34084 (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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport advises me that between 27 November 2023 and 1 July 2026, no algorithm impact assessments have been completed by the former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. For…

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Question 34085 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that it does not operate any automated approvals. Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that it does not operate any automated…

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Question 34086 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department that a limited number of artificial intelligence tools have been procured through All of Government Panels or existing product offerings. Classification Office: I am advised…

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Question 34087 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why did Kāinga Ora change its tendering process for appointing real estate agents from seeking appraisals from three different local agents to using a master agent and how was that decision made?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises that the increase in property sales from FY24 to FY25, together with forecast sales for FY26, reflects its strategic focus on improving financial performance and actively managing its asset…

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Question 34088 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has not undertaken any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023. I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Electoral Commission engaged in…

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Question 34089 (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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 34071 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 34090 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice does not currently operate any automated approval processes. I am advised that the Electoral Commission utilises codified business rules within systems to support automation. However, it does not…

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Question 34091 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice purchases Copilot licences through the government’s Microsoft Cloud, Software and Services Agreement. I am advised that the following Crown Entities purchased artificial intelligence tools: • The…

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Question 34093 (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 · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Real Estate Authority (REA) has not carried out any surveys regarding the usage of artificial intelligence within REA; there is a question within the 2025 and 2026 Licensee survey asking…

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Question 34094 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that it has not identified any use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023 that would require an Algorithm Impact Assessment. Classification…

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Question 34095 (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 · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority (REA) utilises automated approvals for real estate licence renewals and voluntary suspensions where the information provided by the licensee and data checks meet the requirements of the Real…

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Question 34096 (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 · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority (REA) has not conducted any procurement process to procure any standalone artificial intelligence tools. REA has procured several standard productivity software applications that include AI…

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Question 34097 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 for Māori Development

Answer

I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence have been completed since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34099 (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 of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023. I am advised that the answer is nil for Crown Entities.

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Question 34100 (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 for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that it does not use automated approvals.

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Question 34101 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that it has not undertaken a separate or new procurement process for artificial intelligence tools. The artificial intelligence tools currently in use — Microsoft Copilot Chat, Microsoft Copilot 365, and…

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Question 34102 (2026)

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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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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As Minister of Police, none. In regards to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), SFO undertakes a biannual stakeholder engagement survey that, since November 2023, has not asked any questions about the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34103 (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 Police

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I am advised that Police’s procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools follows the Government Procurement Rules and the New Zealand Police Procurement Policy. In accordance with the Government Procurement Rules, Police has used…

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34104, 34115 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34104

    What has been ascertained regarding staff involvement, if any, in 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?

  • 34115

    What did the CCTV footage, if any, depict regarding staff involvement in 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?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that employment processes are ongoing.

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Question 34105 (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 · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 34106 (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

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that, in circumstances where New Zealand Police holds no information relating to an individual, a vetting response may be system-generated to confirm the absence of any record. Such responses are administrative in nature and…

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Question 34107 (2026)

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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…

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34108 (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…

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

None. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice. I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 34091 (2026).

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Question 34109 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What were the titles of the people who were involved in the evaluation of tenders for Kāinga Ora’s real estate agency services for Don McKinnon Drive and in selecting the successful supplier?

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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 senior staff members from the Urban Development and Procurement teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon…

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Question 34110 (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 for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no algorithm impact assessments have been undertaken since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34111 (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

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34112 (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 Revenue

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Officials advise that Inland Revenue has undertaken the following public engagement surveys, which queried the use of artificial intelligence: June 2026 – Digital Customer Research - This survey included a section on artificial…

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Question 34113 (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 Revenue

Answer

Officials advise that Inland Revenue has not undertaken a dedicated procurement process specifically for the purchase of AI tools. AI capabilities currently available within Inland Revenue are primarily embedded within broader enterprise…

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Question 34114 (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 Police

Answer

I am advised that before the Algorithm Impact Assessment (AIA) was developed under the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand, Police had already established a Technology Assurance Framework to govern the assessment and use of policing…

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Question 34116 (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

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Inland Revenue officials advise automated approvals currently operate in every significant enabling software application in use within Inland Revenue, based on preset business rules. This includes tax and social policy administration…

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Question 34117 (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 Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, no public engagement surveys have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the Ministry of Social Development or by Crown entities for which I am responsible.

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Question 34118 (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…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development does not have a specific procurement process for artificial intelligence tools. I am advised that all procurement is undertaken in accordance with the Ministry’s procurement and purchasing policies, which…

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Question 34119 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What were the titles of the people who were involved in the evaluation of tenders for Kāinga Ora’s real estate services agency for the divestment of Ferncliffe Farm tender and in selecting the successful supplier?

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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 senior staff members from the Urban Development and Procurement teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon…