Project information
This project considered the use of AI tools to support healthcare delivery in light of our unique Aotearoa New Zealand context. The full Terms of Reference for the project can be found here.
Our expert panel members
The report was informed by our expert panel
- Professor Juliet Gerrard (Co-Chair) – PMCSA
- Professor Ian Town (Co-Chair) – Ministry of Health
- Professor Alistair Knott – School of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka
- Professor James Maclaurin – Centre for AI and Public Policy, The University of Otago | Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou
- Dr Karaitiana Taiuru (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa) – Taiuru & Associates; AI Forum; AI Researchers Association
- Megan Tapsell (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) – AI Forum NZ
- Dr Robyn Whittaker – Te Whatu Ora; School of Population Health, The University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau
- Professor Michael Witbrock – Institute for Natural, Artificial and Organisational Intelligence (NAOI), The University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau
- Dr Vithya Yogarajan – School of Computer Science, The University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau
- Panel 1 meeting minutes
- Panel 2 meeting minutes
- Panel 3 meeting minutes
Our reference group
Our mahi is further informed by experts and stakeholders from across the motu. We are grateful to everyone who generously shared their thoughts on the work as it progressed.
Please refer to our report for a full list of the reference group
Workshop and Symposium – 11 April 2024
On April 11, 2024, Ian Town chaired a workshop and symposium focused on artificial intelligence in healthcare.
A summary of the workshop is available here. (PDF, 199KB).
This symposium explored the insights from the “Capturing the Benefits of AI in Healthcare for Aotearoa New Zealand” report. Highlights included a unique presentation by a Soul Machines avatar, detailing the report’s findings.
Last edited on: 29 April 2024