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Internal audit functions across New Zealand are facing a sobering reality. Budgets are tightening, teams are shrinking, all while the risk environment continues to expand. Enter, AI. But, how does AI fits into your 2026 IA toolkit? What are some of the AI adoption trends in New Zealand? And where is the technology is heading next?

Grant Thornton New Zealand’s latest survey of IA leaders demonstrates that while changes throughout the public sector continue to increase the pressure on services, systems, processes, people and budgets, they are leveraging every opportunity available to overcome these challenges.

Our research into current internal audit (IA) environment throughout New Zealand’s public sector explores how leaders from a range of agencies are navigating the skills squeeze, budgetary bottlenecks, and their progress with IA innovation.