6 August 2025
Ref: DOIA-REQ-0017755-Andrew Lensen
Andrew Lensen
Email: [FYI request #31575 email]
Tēnā koe Andrew
Thank you for your email of 14 July 2025 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
Can you please provide all draft versions of the document "New Zealand’s Strategy for Artificial
Intelligence: Investing with confidence" (published 8 July 2025). This includes, but is not limited to, the
draft that was sent to public sector agencies for consultation. Please also provide all information held on
the changes made based on consultation feedback, including how feedback from the public sector was
taken into account in the final version.
Thank you for your clarification on the due date of the OIA. In addition to my original request, can you
please also provide any information held about how AI (including, but not limited to, Large Language
Models such as ChatGPT and Copilot) was utilised to help write the Strategy?
I note that the Strategy has a statement about the use of AI on the inside cover, but I am requesting that
the usage is explained more clearly and specifically than this provides.
Due to the complexity of the AI strategy development process, MBIE requires additional time to engage
with relevant government agencies and stakeholders including academic experts, and sector
organisations. This consultation is essential to ensure that any information released is accurate and
appropriately contextualised.
Therefore, I am writing to advise you that MBIE will provide a response but needs to extend the time
available to answer your request. MBIE’s response will be sent to you no later than 5 September 2025.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please con
tact [email address].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to extend the
time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Chrisana Archer
Manager Digital Futures Policy
Labour, Science and Enterprise
