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When, if at all, did the Minister first become aware that Paul Henry, as a member of the Television New Zealand board was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election? and 2 other questions

Answered 31938, 31962, 31963 (2026)
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  • Asked by

    Ricardo Menéndez March

    List MP · Green Party

    31938

    When, if at all, did the Minister first become aware that Paul Henry, as a member of the Television New Zealand board was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election?

  • Asked by

    Reuben Davidson

    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

    31962

    On what date, if any, did he, or his office, first become aware that Paul Henry was considering standing as a candidate for any political party at the 2026 General Election?

  • Asked by

    Reuben Davidson

    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

    31963

    On what date and at what time did he, or his office, first receive notice of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, if at all?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

14 July 2026, just before Mr Henry's public announcement.