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Question 34201 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 1 July 2024 to 30 October 2025, it paid $617,669 in real estate agent fees.

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Question 34202 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 34118 (2026).

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Question 34203 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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

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Question 34204 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 34120 (2026).

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Question 34205 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 34206 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 1 July 2024 and 31 August 2025, 339 properties were sold at a total value of $109,331,171.

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Question 34207 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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

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Question 34208 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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

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Question 34209 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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

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Question 34210 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 34211 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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

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Question 34212 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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

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Question 34213 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that between 1 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, 706 properties were sold at a total value of $356,080,314.

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Question 34214 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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

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Question 34215 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 34129 (2026).

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Question 34217 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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

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Question 34218 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34219 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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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 34220 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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

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Question 34221 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that McHale Group Limited provided real-time probity audit services in relation to the appointment of Bayleys Real Estate being appointed as master agent.

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Question 34222 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34223 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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None.

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Question 34224 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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

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Question 34225 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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

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Question 34226 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 34227 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34228 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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

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Question 34229 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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

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Question 34230 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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

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Question 34231 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 34232 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 34233 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34234 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 34235 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34236 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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None.

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Question 34237 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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

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Question 34238 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 34239 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 34240 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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

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Question 34241 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 34242 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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

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Question 34243 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

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

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Question 34244 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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

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Question 34245 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34246 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 34247 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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None.

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Question 34248 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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

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Question 34249 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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

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Question 34250 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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

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Question 34251 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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None.