31862 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister of Immigration

Written Question

Published date: 29 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	31862 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Ricardo Menéndez March
Portfolio:	Minister of Immigration
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	23 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_31862_2026
Document guid:	3e0b06c6-bb28-4b9d-ab91-62a988f109ca

31862 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister of Immigration: What information technology projects, if any, are currently being considered by Immigration New Zealand to replace or continue any capability intended to be delivered by the Biometric Capability Upgrade project?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that MBIE continues to explore options for investment in Immigration New Zealand's identity management solution (including biometric capability) and will provide me with advice in due course.