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Does he consider that Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025 met the requirement in the Guidelines for Government Advertising that government advertising be "fair, honest, and impartial"; if so, on what basis?

Answered Question 20510 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he consider that Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025 met the requirement in the Guidelines for Government Advertising that government advertising be "fair, honest, and impartial"; if so, on what basis?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

It would not be appropriate for me to comment on this while the review is underway.