38839 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Economic Growth

38839 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Economic Growth: How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

Hon Nicola Willis: With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the member to my response to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee, Question 94 of the 2026/27 Estimates which can be found at the following link https://www3.parliament.nz/resource/en-NZ/54SCEDSI_EVI_97c07b6e-1598-4123-a158-08dec02a9cfd_EDSI22259/ded02391e692c768995c51469dd15ec72e5acddd. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), a total cost of $34,267 was spent on maintaining subscriptions and training in the 2025/26 financial year.