Build AI Governance for Aotearoa New Zealand
No Rulebook. No Template.
Public awareness of AI governance is growing. New Zealand has no AI Act, no APRA-style mandates, and no prescriptive requirements.
We build governance frameworks that honour Treaty of Waitangi obligations, satisfy the FMA and RBNZ, and comply with Privacy Act 2020 - even though there's no rulebook.
New: Public Service AI Framework
Government released GenAI procurement guidance in February 2025
The AI Governance Gap
New Zealand became the last OECD country to release an AI strategy in July 2025. That 75-percentage-point awareness gap? You're expected to figure it out on your own.
"No Clear Rules to Follow"
New Zealand has no AI Act. No APRA-style mandates. No prescriptive requirements. You need to apply Privacy Act 2020, Fair Trading Act, and Companies Act to AI systems - but there's no official guide on how.
Privacy Act compliance guide"Treaty obligations no one's addressing"
The Treaty of Waitangi creates constitutional obligations for how you handle Māori data and embed te ao Māori perspectives.
Māori data governance"Public Service AI Framework just dropped"
Government released GenAI procurement guidance in February 2025. Agencies now need traceability, risk assessment, and exit strategies.
Framework implementationPlatform + Consulting Built for Aotearoa
You can't copy an Australian framework, swap "APRA" for "FMA," and call it localised. New Zealand has its own laws, cultural obligations, and regulatory philosophy.
Treaty of Waitangi & Māori Data Governance
We integrate Treaty obligations and Māori data sovereignty principles into every framework we design. Mana (authority over data). Kaitiakitanga (guardianship). Te ao Māori perspectives in AI ethics.
Public Service AI Framework Implementation
Government agencies need practical translation of the February 2025 framework. We provide implementation roadmaps, procurement evaluation criteria, and risk assessment templates.
Learn morePrivacy Act 2020 Compliance
The 13 Privacy Principles apply to AI training data, automated decisions, and algorithmic outputs.
Learn moreISO 42001 Certification
Clear path to certification or implement the standard now for competitive advantage.
Learn moreWe Know New Zealand's Regulatory Context
New Zealand's light-touch approach gives you flexibility - but also uncertainty. We build frameworks that work within this context.
Privacy Act 2020
The 13 Privacy Principles apply to AI training data, automated decisions, and algorithmic outputs. No specific AI guidance yet, but principles-based compliance is required.
In ForceTreaty of Waitangi
Constitutional obligations for Māori data sovereignty, cultural impact assessment, and te ao Māori perspectives in AI ethics. No formal AI guidance, but principles apply.
Constitutional ObligationPublic Service AI Framework
Government agencies must assess GenAI procurement for traceability, risk, and exit strategies. Framework released February 2025.
ActiveFor Regulated and High-Risk Industries
Financial services, government, healthcare, and technology all need governance frameworks built for New Zealand's regulatory context.
Don't Wait for Regulation to Force Your Hand
New Zealand's light-touch approach gives you a head start. Build voluntary governance now - before regulation arrives and before your board asks questions you can't answer.