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Question 34095 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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

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Question 34096 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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

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Question 34097 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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

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Question 34099 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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

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Question 34100 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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

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Question 34101 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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

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Question 34102 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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

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Question 34103 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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

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34104, 34115 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What has been ascertained regarding staff involvement, if any, in the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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    What did the CCTV footage, if any, depict regarding staff involvement in the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that employment processes are ongoing.

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Question 34105 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 34106 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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

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Question 34107 (2026)

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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 Karen Chhour

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

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None.

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Question 34108 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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

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Question 34109 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that senior staff members from the Urban Development and Procurement teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon…

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Question 34110 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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

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Question 34111 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

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None.

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Question 34112 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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

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Question 34113 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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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 34114 (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 Police

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

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Question 34116 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 34117 (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 Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 34118 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 34119 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that senior staff members from the Urban Development and Procurement teams were involved in the evaluation of tenders and selection of the successful supplier for the sale of Don McKinnon…

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Question 34120 (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 Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has interpreted the Member’s question as referring to automated decision-making (ADM). The Ministry uses ADM in some circumstances to grant or regrant support, where the…

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Question 34121 (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 Karen Chhour

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

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None.

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Question 34122 (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 for Social Investment

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None.

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Question 34123 (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 for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency (SIA) has not undertaken any procurement processes for the purchase of artificial intelligence (AI) tools currently used by the agency. SIA accesses AI-enabled tools through its shared…

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Question 34124 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency does not currently operate any automated approval processes where approval decisions are made without human involvement. While some Ministry of Social Development-hosted corporate systems used…

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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 34126 (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 for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34088…

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Question 34127 (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 for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34091…

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Question 34128 (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

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34090…

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Question 34129 (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 Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, no Algorithm Impact Assessments have been completed by the Ministry of Social Development or by Crown entities for which I am responsible. The Ministry of Social Development’s Privacy, Human…

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Question 34130 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence have been completed by the Ministry for Women since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34131 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, the Ministry for Women has not specifically procured any artificial intelligence tools. The tools the Ministry uses (Copilot chat and a proprietary AI query tool) were sourced through M365 licenses or as part of the…

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Question 34132 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, there are no automated approvals operating at the Ministry for Women.

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Question 34133 (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 for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency has not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023. The Social Investment Agency is a signatory to the Algorithm Charter and maintains an AI and Algorithm Register to…

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Question 34134 (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 for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has not completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34135 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand undertook a closed competitive tender process with five suppliers for Building foundational AI capability RFx ID: 33233108, plus direct source of a vendor for an AI Agent.

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Question 34136 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand does not have any automated approvals operating.

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Question 34137 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34099…

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Question 34138 (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 Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC has procured its artificial intelligence tools using its shared service provider…

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Question 34140 (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 Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC does not use any automated approval systems.

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Question 34141 (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 for Media and Communications

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I am advised that all procurement undertaken by Crown Entities for which I am responsible follow Government procurement processes.

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Question 34142 (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 for Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 34143 (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 Women

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I am advised, the Ministry for Women has not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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Question 34144 (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

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Radio New Zealand uses an AI comment moderation tool called Sence to triage comments for staff review on social media platforms, otherwise, none.

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Question 34145 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34118 (2026). For the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha I am advised that the Ministry uses Microsoft Copilot, which is used under existing Microsoft licensing…

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Question 34146 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha - none For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34117 (2026).

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Question 34147 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has not undertaken any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.