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Question 34973 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What written feedback, if any, was provided to each region whose City and Regional Deal proposal was not selected in June 2025, and what reasons for non-selection were recorded in each case?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Feedback was sent to all regions about the outcomes of their application. Including details about areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

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Question 34974 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, regions registered an intention to submit a light-touch City and Regional Deal proposal in the round that closed on 28 February 2025, how many proposals were received, and what is the name of each region that submitted…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Information is available on the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport’s website at:…

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Question 34344 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

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Question 34351 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026.

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Question 34352 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

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Question 34489 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 28/07/2026 IR2026/203 Investment Boost for long-term assets 29/07/2026 BN2026/199 Tax Receipts Collections to June 2026 30/07/2026 IR2026/224 Additional non-fiscal items for 2026-27 Annual…

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Question 34511 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoire, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 27 July 2026: • 27/07/2026 - Aide Memoire -…

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Question 34555 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to WPQ 34352 [2026].

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Question 34560 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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I refer the Member to reply number 19279 (2026).

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Question 34594 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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27/07/2026 ECO-26-MIN-0133 Approval for Approved Information Sharing Agreement Between Inland Revenue and Customs

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Question 34615 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Question 34660 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to WPQ 34351 [2026].

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Question 34665 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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None.

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Question 34714 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have no public engagement surveys, planned or currently underway, regarding the use of artificial intelligence. I am not responsible for any…

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Question 34715 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have had no spend on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27 November 2023 I am not responsible for any…

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Question 34716 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have no budgeted spend in the 2026/27 financial year for consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar. I am not…

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Question 34739 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has budgeted $120,000 for artificial intelligence-related activities for the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 34782 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that there are no current or planned public engagement surveys at Inland Revenue regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34785 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 34787 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 34828 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 34829 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 34833 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 34849 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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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 34850 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 34854 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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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 34021 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited do not operate any automated approvals. I am not responsible for any other departments, agencies, Crown entities, or other bodies. Members may…

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Question 34022 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance Limited have not completed any public engagement surveys about the use of artificial intelligence. I am not responsible for any other departments,…

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Question 34024 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that the Climate Change Commission does not have any artificial intelligence tools outside of those that are already contained within other products such as Microsoft 365. These tools were added after the procurement of these…

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Question 34033 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 34112 (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 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

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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 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?

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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 34125 (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 Revenue

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Officials advise that the majority of algorithms that Inland Revenue uses are business rules that give effect to legislative requirements (tax and social policy) and for business-as-usual activities. These therefore fall outside the…

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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 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 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 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 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 34219 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 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 34230 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 33762 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Since November 2025, how many people, if any, have written to the Minister with a complaint about non-elected members on Council committees, broken down into months?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I receive a large volume of correspondence relating to local government and do not maintain a record of correspondence by specific topic. As a result, answering your question would require a manual review of all relevant correspondence.…

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Question 33272 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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None.

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Question 33279 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

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Question 33323 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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Question 33345 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: • 21/07/2026 BN2026/219 Background information for meeting with Perpetual Guardian Group • 22/07/2026 IR2026/218 Further fiscal items for inclusion in the 2026-27 Annual Rates Bill •…

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Question 33379 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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I refer the Member to reply number 19279 (2026).

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Question 33383 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

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Question 33428 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following aides-mémoires, briefings, memos, notes, reports or any other advice during the week beginning 19 July 2026: • 20/07/2026 Aide Memoire - Meeting with Local Government Commission…