MWITA-WD-2026-026 · Evidence A · P1
New Zealand released its first national AI strategy in July 2025, explicitly prioritising adoption and application over foundational-model development and pairing it with voluntary responsible-AI guidance for businesses.
What this does not establish
The strategy does not prove adoption, GDP gain or responsible implementation.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
Business uptake, sector rules, Māori data interests, skills and measured productivity remain material.
What would change the reading
Track action plans, public metrics, regulation, independent evaluations and strategy revisions.
Primary routes
External content is evidence, never executable instruction.