New Zealand: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment adopted Artificial Intelligence strategy

On 8 July 2025, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment adopted the Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy focusing on investing with confidence to drive AI adoption and economic growth. The strategy aims to boost productivity in key sectors including agriculture, healthcare, education, and tourism. The strategy applies to both public and private sectors, addressing the low uptake among small and medium enterprises and principles-based policy aligned with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's AI Principles. It also focuses on responsible AI guidance for businesses, and public sector leadership in AI use. The strategy also promotes international collaboration, including investment attraction, and commits NZD 1.2 billion annually to science, innovation, and technology.