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Further to his answer to written question 7509 (2026): did any of those occasions that occurred between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026 include mention of 1 News’ coverage on Thursday 26 February 2026?

Answered Question 11227 (2026)
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Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to his answer to written question 7509 (2026): did any of those occasions that occurred between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026 include mention of 1 News’ coverage on Thursday 26 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

Staff in the my office, and staff in the Prime Minister and Minister Mitchell’s offices, discussed the lack of balance in the 1 News story after it went to air.