AI Summary: New Zealand Algorithm Charter is an voluntary AI regulation
in NZ
focused on government_algorithms.
Maximum penalty: N/A (voluntary charter).
Nerq has assessed 41,686 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: New Zealand Algorithm Charter
New Zealand Algorithm Charter is a currently voluntary regulation focused on government_algorithms in NZ. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to N/A (voluntary charter) for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | voluntary |
| Effective Date | 2020-07-01 |
| Region | NZ |
| Country | NZ |
| Focus Area | government_algorithms |
| Max Penalty | N/A (voluntary charter) |
| Per Violation | N/A |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
principles_based
Risk Classes
- algorithmic_decision
- general
High-Risk Criteria
- {'government_algorithms': ['public_sector_decisions'], 'triggers': ['operational_algorithm_use']}
Requirements
- Transparency about algorithm use
- Human oversight of algorithmic decisions
- Regular algorithm reviews
- Privacy-protective practices
Agent Risk Distribution
41,079
minimal
400
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| livekit/agents-js | 100.0 | minimal | 82.8 |
| dyoshikawa/rulesync | 100.0 | minimal | 81.3 |
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 80.3 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 80.1 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 79.7 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 79.5 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 79.4 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 79.2 |
| harbor | 100.0 | minimal | 78.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under New Zealand Algorithm Charter?
New Zealand Algorithm Charter requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on government_algorithms. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does New Zealand Algorithm Charter classify AI risk?
New Zealand Algorithm Charter uses a risk-based classification: principles_based. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under New Zealand Algorithm Charter?
Non-compliance with New Zealand Algorithm Charter can result in penalties up to N/A (voluntary charter). Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.