34094 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Internal Affairs

34094 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

Hon Brooke van Velden: Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that it has not identified any use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023 that would require an Algorithm Impact Assessment. Classification Office: I am advised that the Classification Office has not conducted any algorithm impact assessments. Lotto New Zealand: I am advised that Lotto NZ assesses these impacts through its existing governance and change management processes, rather than through standalone assessments. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised Fire and Emergency has not conducted any algorithm assessments.