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Who was the “senior, high-profile TVNZ manager” who spoke to Police Minister Mark Mitchell and apologised over the 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026? and 8 other questions

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Questions

  • 7491

    Who was the “senior, high-profile TVNZ manager” who spoke to Police Minister Mark Mitchell and apologised over the 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026?

  • 7523

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Broadcasting regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those discussions?

  • 7524

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Broadcasting regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, on what date?

  • 7525

    Did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so who?

  • 7526

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Broadcasting between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

  • 7527

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Prime Minister’s Office between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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  • 7528

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Justice between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

  • 7529

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

  • 7530

    Did he contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I have not, nor has anyone on my behalf, contacted any member of the TVNZ board in any capacity. As you would expect, my office talks regularly with the offices of other Ministers and Prime Ministers. In this case, discussions with Minister Goldsmith and his office related to his Justice portfolio. The nature of these discussions surrounded and is ultimately reflected in my Facebook post of 26 February. The identity of the "senior, high profile TVNZ manager" has, I understand, already been publicly reported, as has the nature of that discussion.