34180 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34180 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	09 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34180_2026
Document guid:	cb4d376b-74e6-4ce8-ae04-b6036248b21b

34180 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government: What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence 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 Simon Watts: The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai advises that it has not conducted any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023. No public engagement surveys have been undertaken within the Local Government portfolio.