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At what time did anyone at the Ministry of Education first become aware that the video in her 24 March 2026 ministerial email to school principals had been uploaded to a party political YouTube channel and what action, if any, did they take?

Answered Question 11737 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • At what time did anyone at the Ministry of Education first become aware that the video in her 24 March 2026 ministerial email to school principals had been uploaded to a party political YouTube channel and what action, if any, did they take?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I understand the Ministry of Education became aware of this error through media reporting on the morning of 25 March 2026. By that time the error had already been resolved.