AI policies in New Zealand

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New Zealand National strategy Adopted

New Zealand AI Strategy (2025)

New Zealand's Strategy for Artificial Intelligence: Investing with Confidence

Published in July 2025, the strategy aims to lift AI adoption by businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, and the public sector, by reducing barriers, providing clear guidance (Responsible AI Guidance for Businesses), building skills and pursuing a light-touch, proportionate regulatory approach that relies on existing law and international alignment (OECD principles). It rules out a standalone AI act for now.

Adopted 8 Jul 2025 Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 Official source

New Zealand Code of practice Voluntary standard

Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand

Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand (2020)

Launched in July 2020, the charter commits signatory government agencies to transparency (plain-English explanations of how algorithms are used), partnership with Māori (Te Tiriti), people-focused use, data fit for purpose, privacy, ethics and human rights safeguards, human oversight and channels for challenge, applied through a risk matrix for high-impact algorithms. Around 30 agencies have signed; a 2021 review recommended stronger implementation.

Adopted 28 Jul 2020 Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 Official source