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Question 34225 (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 Penny Simmonds

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

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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 34226 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Does the Minister intend to further fund work on providing safe drinking water at schools if the $30 million included in Budget 2026 is insufficient to ensure safe supplies?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Budget 2026 allocated $30 million to the Safer Drinking Water in Schools Programme. If any additional funding is required, it would be subject to future Budget decisions. Outside of this programme, schools are able to access funding for…

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Question 34227 (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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide further detailed information around processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 34228 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Environmental Protection Authority does not have any automated approval systems in operation. I am not responsible for any other departments, agencies, Crown entities, or other bodies. The Member may be aware that I was previously…

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Question 34229 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Copilot pro licenses at the Environmental Protection Authority were acquired as an approved artificial intelligence tool through a one-off purchase order with an existing Microsoft licensing supplier under an existing contractual…

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Question 34230 (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 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 34231 (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 for Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 34232 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What is the estimated cost of ensuring "all self-supplied schools will have a fully compliant drinking water system by the mid of 2031 (2030/31)" as noted in the 'Rapid Response' briefing on drinking water in schools dated 2 April 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that the information requested by the Member is commercially sensitive and cannot be released at this time. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 34234 (2026).

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Question 34233 (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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 34234 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What was the total cost of the "urgent remediation work" at the 64 "highest priority schools" where drinking water issues were identified in the 'Rapid Response' briefing dated 2 April 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer to the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 34232 (2026).

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Question 34235 (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 Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 34236 (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 of Defence

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None.

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Question 34237 (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 for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

I am advised that, within the timeframe requested, the Public Service Commission funded the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) survey that included public perceptions of AI use by government. In 2025, the…

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Question 34238 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What were the findings of the work that was noted in the 'Rapid Response...' briefing on drinking water in schools (dated 2 April 2026) as "currently underway to assess the next tranche of schools (164) and identify work required"?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, as at 31 July 2026, assessment reports for the 164 schools are still under review and findings are not yet finalised.

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Question 34239 (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 for Pacific Peoples

Answer

None.

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Question 34240 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

The Ministry for the Environment did not undertake any algorithm impact assessments between 27 November 2023 and 30 June 2026. The Environmental Protection Authority has also not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments. I am not…

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Question 34241 (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 for Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 34242 (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 of Statistics

Answer

I am advised that Stats NZ has not undertaken any public engagement surveys specifically regarding its use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34243 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Have the 64 self-supplying schools noted in the 'Rapid Response...' briefing as "most in need of more reliably safe drinking water" received full upgrades to their supplies as planned to be completed by June 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The talking points in the Rapid Response contained an error. The statement “the 64 self-supplying schools that most in need of more reliably safe drinking water will have received full upgrades to their supplies by June” should have stated…

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Question 34244 (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 for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

The Government Digital Delivery Agency (GDDA) provides agencies with access to digital products and tools through All of Government contracts and agreements. Many of the digital products and services covered by these All of Government…

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Question 34245 (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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 34246 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • When the Minister received the briefing titled "Rapid Response: Providing safe drinking water to schools", had there been a decision made as to whether the "$30 million capital injection in Budget 26" would in fact be funded in the Budget?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The timeline around Budget decisions will be released as part of the Budget 26 proactive release.

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Question 34247 (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 for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

None.

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Question 34248 (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 Tertiary Education

Answer

In February and March 2026, Tertiary Education Commission completed two short surveys on potential AI use by Tahatū Career Navigator users. One survey covered chatbot use, and the other explored AI features to support CV creation.

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Question 34249 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Will the Government seek a debate or vote in the House before committing any New Zealand Defence Force personnel to operations in the Middle East region, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contributes to a number of missions across the Middle East Region as detailed publicly: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/operations-and-engagements/ If New Zealand received a request for support, any NZDF…

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Question 34250 (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 of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ acquires technology products and services, including artificial intelligence-enabled products and services, in line with the Government Procurement Rules and Stats NZ's internal procurement, security, privacy,…

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Question 34251 (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 Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 34252 (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 of Statistics

Answer

I am advised that Stats NZ does not have any artificial intelligence systems currently operating that make automated approval decisions without human oversight.

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Question 34253 (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 · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 34254 (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 Tertiary Education

Answer

Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) currently uses artificial intelligence capabilities embedded within existing approved enterprise platforms and services. These capabilities were enabled under contracts already procured through TEC's…

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Question 34255 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What assessment, if any, has the Government received of the impact on New Zealand's trade and exports of disruption to shipping through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait?

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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. I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has provided a brief assessment to the Government advising that the direct impact on New Zealand’s…

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Question 34256 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has Cabinet considered any paper since 1 January 2026 relating to a possible New Zealand contribution to operations in the Red Sea or Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, on what date(s)?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

On 23 February 2026, Cabinet made a decision to renew the mandate for New Zealand’s longstanding maritime security commitments in the Middle East, a decision which has been announced on the…

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Question 34257 (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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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None.

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Question 34258 (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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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

The Financial Markets Authority completed the two following surveys regarding artificial intelligence: Understanding AI in Financial Services (May 2024) and Access to Advice consumer survey (September 2025).

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Question 34259 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

Tertiary Education Commission does not currently use AI for automated approvals or decision-making.

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Question 34260 (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 · Attorney-General

Answer

The Parliamentary Counsel Office is currently working with two suppliers that provide AI software development services. They were selected through a closed competitive procurement process, with invited suppliers responding to an RFP and…

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Question 34261 (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 of Statistics

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, Stats NZ has completed the following algorithm threshold assessments or equivalent algorithm assurance assessments relating to the use of artificial intelligence: - Census AI-Enabled Submission…

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Question 34262 (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 · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 34263 (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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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There have been no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence conducted by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) since 27 November 2023. LINZ subscribes to the Verian Public Sector Reputation Index report and in…

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Question 34264 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, has he received from the New Zealand Defence Force or officials since 1 June 2026 regarding the security situation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

On 27 July 2026 I received a briefing from officials from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the security situation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. I have also…

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Question 34265 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is the Government currently considering any deployment of New Zealand Defence Force personnel or assets in response to renewed Houthi activity in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, what options are under consideration?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

No.

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Question 34266 (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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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

The Accreditation Council has not run a procurement process as such. It has sourced 13 ChatGPT licences for approved staff, which has been done incrementally over time. The costs of the licences is approximately $40 each. More recently, it…

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Question 34267 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

Tertiary Education Commission has completed an algorithm impact assessment for its Investment Plan Assessment Tool.

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Question 34268 (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

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

None.

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Question 34269 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many New Zealand Defence Force personnel, if any, are currently deployed to maritime security operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and wider Middle East region?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

There are three New Zealand Defence Force personnel currently deployed to maritime security operations in the wider Middle East region. These personnel are deployed to support longstanding maritime security coalitions and commands, as…

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Question 34270 (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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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is currently using a number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Some AI tools are bundled at no additional charge through existing suppliers. Other AI tools were direct sourced as stand-alone tools,…

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Question 34271 (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 · Attorney-General

Answer

The Parliamentary Counsel Office does not currently operate any automated decision-making or recommendation systems that use algorithms to determine outcomes. We are exploring the use of AI as an input to work processes, but staff retain…

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Question 34272 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Government received any request from the United States or other partners since 1 January 2026 to contribute personnel, assets, or other capability to operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, or Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, on…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

No.

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Question 34273 (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

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) does not use AI for any automated approvals.

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Question 34274 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • What was the cost of accessories or modifications fitted to ministerial self-drive vehicles in the last three financial years, if any, broken down by Minister and by item?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

None.