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Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what records, if any, of the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025 were made? and 1 other question

Answered 28786, 28787 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Questions

  • 28786

    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what records, if any, of the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025 were made?

  • 28787

    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what was the purpose of the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised Haley Mortimer indicated Z-Energy’s interest in the Smith vs Fonterra litigation. The Chief of Staff indicated he was aware of the issue but wasn’t aware of where it was at. He forwarded the email from Haley Mortimer to the Senior Ministerial Advisor in Hon Goldsmith’s Office.