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Question 34173 (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 for Ethnic Communities

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I am advised that as the Ministry for Ethnic Communities (MEC) is a departmental agency hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), MEC utilises systems, procurement arrangements, and supporting tools provided by the host…

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Question 34174 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many meetings, if any, did any member of Kāinga Ora’s senior leadership team have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and purpose?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to WPQ 34191 (2026). Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities does not have record of any other member of the current Executive Leadership Team meeting with representatives of Bayleys during this period. However, Kāinga Ora…

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Question 34175 (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 of Health

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I am advised that the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand have not completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34176 (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 for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. For Invest New Zealand, none. For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 34074 (2026).

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Question 34177 (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 of Health

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I am advised that the Ministry of Health is not using any automated approvals. I am further advised by Health New Zealand that its Digital Services, HealthX, National Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm Expert Advisory Group are not…

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Question 34178 (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 of Health

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I am advised that the Ministry of Health's procurement of AI tools was in accordance with the Government Procurement Rules and the Ministry’s procurement policies and delegations. This has included the use of existing government contracts…

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Question 34179 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many meetings, if any, did Kāinga Ora’s Board Chair have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and purpose?

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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 no meetings were identified between the Board Chair and representatives of Bayleys Real Estate during the period from 1 April 2024 to 30 October 2025.

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Question 34180 (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 Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai advises that it has not conducted any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023. No public engagement surveys have been undertaken within the…

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Question 34181 (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 for Economic Growth

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I am advised that Algorithm Impact Assessments (AIAs) are part of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) broader governance framework for the use of algorithms. Since 27 November 2023, one AIA has been completed.

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Question 34182 (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 Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai advises that, while automation is used to support approval processes, decision-making is completed manually. There are no automated approval systems currently operating within the Local…

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Question 34183 (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 Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai advises that its AI tool (Microsoft Copilot) is included as part of its Microsoft suite of products. No procurement process was undertaken, as no artificial intelligence tools have been…

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Question 34184 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many meetings, if any, did Kāinga Ora’s Chief Executive have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and purpose?

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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 no meetings were identified between the Chief Executive and representatives of Bayleys Real Estate during the period from 1 April 2024 to 30 October 2025.

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Question 34185 (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 Mark Mitchell

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

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None

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Question 34186 (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 for Ethnic Communities

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None.

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Question 34187 (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 for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 34188 (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 for Sport and Recreation

Answer

Copilot licenses were purchased as part of the DIA Marketplace Microsoft licensing and provisioning arrangements. It was direct sourced via licensing agent due to the embedded security and efficiency features enabling opportunities across…

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Question 34189 (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 Transport

Answer

None For information regarding Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport following 1 July 2026, I refer the Member to the Minster Responsible for RMA Reform’s reply to Written Parliamentary Question 34003 (2026).

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Question 34190 (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 of Health

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Health has not completed any formal Algorithm Impact Assessments since 27 November 2023. The Ministry continues to assess new technologies through existing privacy, security, legal, and risk management…

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34191, 34196 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34191

    How many meetings, if any, did Kāinga Ora’s General Manager of the Housing Delivery Group have with representatives of Bayleys Real Estate between 1 April 2024 and 30 October 2025 and for each such meeting what was the date, attendees and…

  • 34196

    On what date did Kāinga Ora’s General Manager of the Housing Delivery Group meet with Paula Bennett just before the procurement process began for a master agent to sell state homes and what was the purpose of that meeting?

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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 the General Manager Housing Delivery Group met with Paula Bennett on 2 April 2025. The meeting was part of regular engagement with the market and had been deferred a number of times. This…

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Question 34192 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 34193 (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 Transport

Answer

The standard NZTA procurement process was followed for the procurement of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The licences were acquired through NZTA’s existing Microsoft Cloud Software and Services Agreement (MCSSA) and Microsoft enterprise licensing…

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Question 34194 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 34195 (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 Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai advises that it has not conducted algorithm impact assessments. No algorithm impact assessments have been completed since 27 November 2023, as no automated decision-making systems or artificial…

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Question 34197 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 34198 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the CAA has undertaken one direct source procurement for an artificial intelligence (AI) proof-of-concept project. The CAA has also purchased a limited number of Microsoft Copilot licences for a product trial through its…

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Question 34199 (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 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 34117 (2026).

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Question 34200 (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 for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 34201 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much was paid in fees to real estate agents who handled the sale of state homes after 30 June 2024 and before Bayleys Real Estate became Kāinga Ora’s master agent?

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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 between 1 July 2024 to 30 October 2025, it paid $617,669 in real estate agent fees.

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Question 34202 (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 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 34118 (2026).

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Question 34203 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that ACC has not completed any public engagement surveys about the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34204 (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 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 34120 (2026).

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Question 34205 (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 Transport

Answer

NZTA does not undertake standalone Algorithm Impact Assessments. The potential impacts of algorithms are considered as part of the risk assessment and approval process that applies to every Artificial Intelligence (AI) use case before it…

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Question 34206 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many state homes were sold after 30 June 2024 and before Bayleys Real Estate became Kāinga Ora’s master agent and what was the total value of those sales?

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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 between 1 July 2024 and 31 August 2025, 339 properties were sold at a total value of $109,331,171.

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Question 34207 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I am advised that ACC purchases technology, including artificial intelligence tools through its standard enterprise procurement process. This complies with ACC procurement policies and Government Procurement Rules.

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Question 34208 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I am advised that ACC has used automated approvals to identify and accept straightforward claims for cover since 2018.

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Question 34209 (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 Penny Simmonds

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

Answer

As Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities, and other bodies within the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 34210 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 34211 (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 Penny Simmonds

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

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 34212 (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 for Auckland

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

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Question 34213 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many state homes were sold since Bayleys Real Estate became Kāinga Ora’s master agent and what was the total value of those sales?

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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 between 1 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, 706 properties were sold at a total value of $356,080,314.

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Question 34214 (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 Penny Simmonds

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

Answer

As Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities, and other bodies within the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 34215 (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 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 34129 (2026).

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Question 34217 (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 for Auckland

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

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Question 34218 (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 of Defence

Answer

The Ministry of Defence consulted the public twice on its Long-term Insights Briefing “How technology innovations are likely to influence New Zealand’s defence capabilities beyond 2035”. The New Zealand Defence Force has not undertaken any…

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Question 34219 (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 for Auckland

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

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Question 34220 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I am advised that ACC does not have a single algorithm impact assessment document. Instead, ACC uses other assessment and assurance mechanisms, including privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, model governance controls, and…

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Question 34221 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Who provided the independent oversight on the procurement process that Kāinga Ora followed that resulted in Bayleys Real Estate being appointed as its master agent and how was that oversight provided?

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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 McHale Group Limited provided real-time probity audit services in relation to the appointment of Bayleys Real Estate being appointed as master agent.

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Question 34222 (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 of Defence

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has purchased Miles, an AI-enabled triage and response agent designed to support the organisation in managing industry engagement enquiries, capability proposals, and external service requests. The…

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Question 34223 (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 Chris Penk

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

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None.

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Question 34224 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

The Ministry for the Environment did not undertake any public surveys on the use of artificial intelligence between 27 November 2023 and 30 June 2026. The Environmental Protection Authority has also not completed any public engagement…