34870 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Statistics

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34870 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Statistics
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	06 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34870_2026
Document guid:	25f7a586-f9d7-45ce-b840-9bb29b5edf1f

34870 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Statistics: 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 Scott Simpson: I am advised by Stats NZ that it does not currently have any public engagement surveys regarding its use of artificial intelligence underway or planned.