38928 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Land Information

Written Question

Published date: 14 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38928 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Land Information
Minister replying:	Mike Butterick
Answer received:	08 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38928_2026
Document guid:	ceff67f9-d6a0-4ddb-8a4e-1897b3cd9852

38928 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Land Information: How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 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 2024/25 financial year, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) spent $22,494.67 on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated cost.