Petition request

That the House of Representatives legislate to require: a public register of government AI systems’ function, performance, and impacts; formal oversight mechanisms for government AI use, proportional to risk; and involvement of the public in a deliberation process to define acceptable risk and use of AI in government systems.

Petition reason

Public trust in government use of AI requires transparency and accountability. We believe that we, as citizens, should know how AI systems are being used, and how well they work. Mandatory, proportionate monitoring and governance mechanisms should ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. We think public engagement is needed to decide which risks to avoid, and which benefits are worth the costs, given NZ’s unique economic, social, cultural, geopolitical, and environmental contexts.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2026 11:59 PM NZST
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Number of signatures: 218
Closing date: 30 Sep 2026