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Have officials in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet had meetings with any of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case since July 2024, if so, what were their roles? and 1 other question

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 20559

    Have officials in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet had meetings with any of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case since July 2024, if so, what were their roles?

  • 20560

    Have officials in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet had meetings with any of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case since July 2024, if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that the Chief Executive and members of the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) from DPMC have met with company representatives who are also defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case since July 2024 and discussed a range of issues. Discussions with PAG may have included reference to the Smith v Fonterra case.