The AI Forum helps develop the local AI ecosystem by engaging with Government, industry and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for advancement.
Our parliamentary submissions collate the views of our membership in response to specific inquiries or bills.
Our research reports are written in partnership with a range of organisations (including industry partners, professional bodies, research organisations and Government) to provide insight, information and lead the debate on AI’s potential impact on New Zealand’s future.
Reports
AI Adoption Surges Across New Zealand: Six Months of Growth
The AI Forum of New Zealand presents the second edition of our biannual AI in Action report, revealing significant acceleration in artificial intelligence adoption across Aotearoa since September 2024. Key … Continue reading "AI Adoption Surges Across New Zealand: Six Months of Growth"
Reports
AI Blueprint 2025 Update: Charting New Zealand’s AI-Powered Future
Did you know that 96% of New Zealand workers report increased efficiency thanks to AI? This striking statistic from our first “AI in Action” report highlights the transformative potential of … Continue reading "AI Blueprint 2025 Update: Charting New Zealand’s AI-Powered Future"
February 2025
Reports
New research shows AI is boosting productivity with minimal job displacement
The AI Forum of New Zealand is proud to present its inaugural biannual snapshot of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Aotearoa New Zealand. The survey, conducted in partnership with Te … Continue reading "New research shows AI is boosting productivity with minimal job displacement"
Reports
Navigating our creative future
Earlier this year, Wellington was the epicentre of a global conversation about AI in the creative industries. The two day conference delved into the transformative role of AI in creativity … Continue reading "Navigating our creative future"
July 2024
Reports
AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand
The AI Forum of New Zealand’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealandis intended to align with the New Zealand Government’s AI Principles and Roadmap,currently under construction, and Callaghan … Continue reading "AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand"
July 2024
Reports
Explainable AI – building trust through understanding
We want to understand how AI works – to be able to explain it – and this can be vital in some situations, but enforcing the wrong kinds of explainability can … Continue reading "Explainable AI – building trust through understanding"
November 2023
Submissions
Submission on use of emerging technologies to enhance biodiversity
Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation (DOC) and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (Toitū Te Whenua) are producing a joint Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) that looks at how … Continue reading "Submission on use of emerging technologies to enhance biodiversity"
January 2023
Reports
AI Enviro Hackathon Report 2022
In September 2022 we ran the AI Forum’s first ever New Zealand-wide hackathon series and partnered with She Sharp in the first ever Female-led AI Hackathon. Based on our May … Continue reading "AI Enviro Hackathon Report 2022"
November 2022
Submissions
AI Forum Submission | Pricing agricultural emissions
In November 2022 we provided our submission to the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Primary Industries on the Pricing Agricultural Emissions consultation document. Our submission focused on relevant … Continue reading "AI Forum Submission | Pricing agricultural emissions"
November 2022
