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Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who? and 2 other questions

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28777

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who?

  • 28860

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, if so, on what date?

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  • 28865

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). In my capacity as Prime Minister, I received advice from the Policy Advisory Group (PAG), a business group of DPMC on the Smith v Fonterra case, however, I have no records or recollections of discussing the Smith v Fonterra case with any PAG member prior to 24 May 2026. Further, I advise that neither myself nor my Chief of Staff have discussed the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of DPMC prior to 24 May 2026.