20644 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police

Written Question

Published date: 12 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20644 (2026)
Question asked:	28 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister of Police
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20644_2026
Document guid:	d07f8709-dc2a-452c-899c-1a38289c4284

20644 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police: How much of New Zealand Police’s baseline, if any, is being invested into artificial intelligence?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that, over the 2025/26 financial year, Police has invested approximately $1.25 million in artificial intelligence from its baseline.