38925 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Land Information

38925 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Land Information: 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?

Mike Butterick: In the 2025/26 financial year, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $172,267.22 on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated cost.