34235 (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:	34235 (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_34235_2026
Document guid:	60d5679f-b408-44cf-af2b-7bacb05fc29f

34235 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: 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?

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