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Question 1772 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I took the following papers to Cabinet on 27 January 2026: Earth Sciences New Zealand: Appointments Research Funding New Zealand: Appointments

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Question 321 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What written advice, if any, has the Minister received since November 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE since November 2025 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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5 questions (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 334 (2026)

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    What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to address concerns that current laws are ill-equipped to address AI-generated sexual abuse, deepfakes, and automated harassment?

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    Does the Minister have any plans to establish a national AI oversight body or AI safety institute, as recommended by multiple experts?

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    What steps, if any, is the Minister taking to align New Zealand AI regulation with international standards?

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    Has the Minister evaluated any AI regulatory frameworks, if not, why not and if so, what are these frameworks?

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of current and emerging AI harms to New Zealanders?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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In July 2025, New Zealand launched its first AI Strategy, alongside the Responsible AI Guidance for Business, establishing a national framework for the responsible and confident adoption of AI. The Strategy defines the Government’s role as…

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Question 335 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What written advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the regulation of AI by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I have received no written advice specifically regarding the regulation of AI.

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Question 733 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 15 December 2025 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 840 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 15 December 2025.

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Question 992 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 8 December 2025 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 1099 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I took the following papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 8 December 2025: - Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Dr Shane Reti – October/November 2025 - Bioeconomy Science Institute: Appointments - New Zealand Institute for Advanced…