Laws specifically addressing AI have not been introduced in New Zealand yet, so there are no AI-specific fairness or unlawful bias requirements. Fairness and unlawful bias requirements under existing legislation could be applied in the AI context, such as the Human Rights Act 1993 (Human Rights Act). While it does not specifically regulate AI, the Human Rights Act is to be read as applying as widely as possible to protect human rights. Therefore, if an AI decision is ultimately attributable to a company or public body, the Human Rights Act would apply to that decision and create an obligation to ensure that decision is not discriminatory. The Biometrics Code reinforces this by prohibiting the use of biometric systems to categorise individuals into classes corresponding to the prohibited discrimination grounds in section 21(1) of the Human Rights Act, except in limited circumstances. Additionally, the OPC AI Guidance and AI Guidance for Business both emphasise fairness and bias mitigation as key considerations for responsible AI deployment.