28437 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Māori Development

Written Question

Published date: 02 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28437 (2026)
Question asked:	14 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for Māori Development
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	25 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28437_2026
Document guid:	2a8c4094-eca9-43fb-b9e7-2090507786b0

28437 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Māori Development: What specific purposes are Te Puni Kōkiri's 25 Microsoft Copilot licences being used for, and is Copilot used in any way to process or analyse data relating to Māori, iwi, or whānau, and what consideration has been given to Māori data sovereignty in doing so?

Hon Tama Potaka: I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the department holds 35 Microsoft Copilot licences. These licences are used to support general productivity tasks, including drafting documents, summarising information, supporting research activities, and enhancing written outputs. I am further advised these licenses are not used for the processing or analysis of data relating to Māori, Iwi, or whānau.