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How many phone calls has the Minister had with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay prior to Sunday 1 March 2026, and what were the duration of these calls? and 1 other question

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Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Questions

  • 7448

    How many phone calls has the Minister had with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay prior to Sunday 1 March 2026, and what were the duration of these calls?

  • 7450

    When was the last time he spoke the Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay prior to Sunday 1 March 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I have had many phone calls with the Chair of TVNZ since his appointment in November 2025. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to consider asking a more specific question.