34828 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 16 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34828 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	11 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34828_2026
Document guid:	6d1d4c9d-91ef-46a6-873c-256f27f7e2ad

34828 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government: What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway 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?

Hon Simon Watts: I am advised by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has no plan to undertake public engagement surveys on the use of artificial intelligence.