21076 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

21076 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice from the Government Chief Digital Officer, the Public Service Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, Treasury, or any other agency regarding the feasibility, cost, delivery risk, timeframes, and limitations of substituting AI tools for the roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what did that advice say, and will the Minister release it, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Hon Brooke van Velden: Department of Internal Affairs I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that it has not provided any advice regarding substituting AI tools for roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026. Classification Office I am advised by the Classification Office that it has not provided any advice regarding substituting AI tools for roles being disestablished as part of any savings made in Budget 2026. Lotto NZ I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 21082 (2026). Fire and Emergency NZ I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 21082 (2026).