1、AI IN ACTIONExploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on New Zealands ProductivityIn partnership with:A BI-ANNUAL SNAPSHOT|REPORT 2|MARCH 2025partnersThank you to ourMARCH 2025NEW ZEALANDS AI PRODUCTIVITY REPORT01SECTION 1This report was made possible with the support of Callaghan Innovation,T

2、e Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington,and Amazon Web Services.We cannot thank these organisations and our sponsors Minter Ellison Rudd Watts,ElementX,Maximon,Kwhai AI and Fraxional AI enough for supporting us to produce a high quality report that will be freely available to all in the eco

3、system.contentsTable ofMARCH 2025NEW ZEALANDS AI PRODUCTIVITY REPORT02SECTION 1Foreword and Executive SummaryKey FindingsCase StudiesSECTION 103-04SECTION 205-21SECTION 322-35Appendix and MethodologySECTION 436-37New Zealand businessesMadeline NewmanExecutive Director,AI Forum In February,the AI For

4、um launched the to our first published in July 2024.This living document charts a clear path for Aotearoa New Zealands AI-powered future,with six key sectors leading the charge in responsible AI research,education,development and adoption.It continues to guide strategic AI investments,ensuring AIs t

5、ransformative potential is maximised across critical industries.We commend the Government on the launch of the Public Service AI Framework in January 2025,which 2025 Update AI Blueprint AI investment and training on the riseGovernment steps up with AI frameworksHarnessing AI effectively remains cruc

6、ial to addressing New Zealands productivity challenges and ensuring global competitiveness.Encouragingly,81%of businesses now support AI training for their staff,though ongoing investment in AI skills remains essential.Additionally,our latest survey included new insights on Mori inclusion in AI desi