34195 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government

34195 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government: 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 Simon Watts: The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai advises that it has not conducted algorithm impact assessments. No algorithm impact assessments have been completed since 27 November 2023, as no automated decision-making systems or artificial intelligence tools requiring such an assessment have been implemented within the Local Government portfolio.