34140 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34140 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	09 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34140_2026
Document guid:	2fdfbef8-fcb0-4255-a89a-59d35f64b646

34140 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Prime Minister: What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC does not use any automated approval systems.