34233 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Written Question

Published date: 13 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34233 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	09 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34233_2026
Document guid:	36b43823-d710-4ebc-8cf4-d8e949e2bb23

34233 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Hon Chris Penk: It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around processes for our security intelligence agencies.