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Question 34042 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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

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Question 34043 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs follows Government Procurement Rules.

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Question 34044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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34045, 34068 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34045 (matches this search)

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

  • 34068 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34046 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 34047 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34048 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools used by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) are obtained through existing Ministry procurement and licensing arrangements. I am advised that the Education Review Office (ERO)…

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Question 34049 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34050 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

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

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Question 34051 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34052 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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

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Question 34053 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

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

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Question 34054 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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

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Question 34055 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have automated approvals processes.

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Question 34056 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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5 questions (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 34160 (2026)

  • 34057 (matches this search)

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

  • 34063 (matches this search)

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

  • 34098 (matches this search)

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

  • 34152 (matches this search)

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

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  • 34160 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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

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Question 34058 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Electricity Authority follows its procurement and contract management policies, with the process tailored to value, risk and complexity and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority follows the Government…

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Question 34059 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 34060 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 34061 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 34062 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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

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Question 34064 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 34065 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 34066 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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

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Question 34067 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 34069 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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

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Question 34070 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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

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Question 34071 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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

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Question 34072 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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

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Question 34073 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34074 (2026)

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 34075 (2026)

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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34076, 34092 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34076 (matches this search)

    What actions, if any, did the Minister take on what dates following her becoming aware, if at all, of the incident at Korowai Manaaki, if any, whereby young people were lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines…

  • 34092 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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

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Question 34077 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34078 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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

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Question 34079 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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

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Question 34080 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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

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Question 34081 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

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

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Question 34082 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that, under its Master Agency Agreement with Bayleys Real Estate, certain land packages fall within the scope of their contract. Should any additional land packages that come to market fall…

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Question 34083 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 34084 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34085 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 34086 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 34087 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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

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Question 34088 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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

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Question 34089 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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

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Question 34090 (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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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Question 34091 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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