Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): what was the job title of the member of the media team who spoke with the Broadcasting Minister’s Office?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Press Secretary.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): on what date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
26 and 27 February 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): if this was a written message or messages, what was the content of that message or messages?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The discussion involved the lack of balance in a 1News story.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): was contacting any member of the TVNZ Board discussed?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): was contacting TVNZ management discussed?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): in what format did this take place?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Via phone and text message.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): what was discussed?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The lack of balance in a 1News story.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): what was the job title of the member of your media team?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Press secretary.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): what was the job title of the member of Hon Paul Goldsmith’s office?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Press secretary.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): on what date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
27 February 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 7499 (2026): did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of Television New Zealand’s management between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26…
Further to his answer to written question 7500 (2026): did any member of his office contact any member of Television New Zealand’s management between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Yes. My Chief Press Secretary contacted TVNZ on 27 February.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Is he aware of how the Chair of the Board of Television New Zealand became aware of his concerns with 1 News’ reporting on 26 February 2026, if so, how did the Chair become aware of these concerns?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
No, I am not aware. The Chair of TVNZ raised the coverage with me.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): on how many occasions, since 1 January 206, has he done this?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I regularly speak with journalists from many media outlets and on occasion provide feedback on reporting. I do not keep a record of every time I speak with a journalist.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7448 (2026): is the Minister unable to check his cell phone call records?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
The Member has asked 77 written questions, 1 primary oral question, 13 supplementary oral questions and requested 1 urgent debate in the House relating to a phone call. I, as previously stated in my reply to written question 7448 (2026),…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): how did he contact them?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
Phone call.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): was his press secretary present when he made this contact?
Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): why did he do this and not his press secretary?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I regularly speak with journalists from many media outlets, and on occasion provide feedback on reporting. My press secretary was not with me at the time of the phone calls being made.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, what additional message did he send to that person?
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the content of Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, what additional message did he send to that person?
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the content of Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, who?
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to outline the operational procedures of my office.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): what was his response or responses, if any?
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): what was the content of this text?
Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he respond to this text?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
The Prime Minister called me following 1 News airing a law and order story on 26 February 2026. As I recall, he observed that the story was badly unbalanced and that I should watch it. After I watched the story in question, I texted him to…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): would such a meeting be included in his ministerial proactive diary release?
Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): what percentage of the events in his diary for the month of February were included in his ministerial proactive diary release for that month?
Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): what percentage of the events in his diary for the month of January were included in his ministerial proactive diary release for that month?
Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): are all of his meetings included in his proactive diary release?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
My proactive diary release shows scheduled meetings relating to ministerial business which have been recorded in my diary. It does not include meetings that relate to my personal, party political or parliamentary roles, such as time spend…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): would a call from the Board of TVNZ regarding his concerns with 1 News coverage, not meet the threshold that he would inform a member of this staff?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
As previously stated in my reply to written question 7487 (2026), I regularly discuss conversations I have had relating to my portfolios with members of my office. That is why I have an office.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): which members of his office, if any, did he discuss the call with?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
It is a well-established practice to refrain from publicly disclosing the names of staff.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): is he not aware of whether he discussed the call with any member of this office?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
Yes.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): did he not discuss the call with any member of his office?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
No.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7509 (2026): did any of those occasions that occurred between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026 include mention of 1 News’ coverage on Thursday 26 February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
Staff in the my office, and staff in the Prime Minister and Minister Mitchell’s offices, discussed the lack of balance in the 1 News story after it went to air.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7513 (2026): is he aware of any person contacting any member of the TVNZ management between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
Yes. I refer the Member to reply number 11187 (2026).
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 7513 (2026): is he aware of any person contacting any member of the TVNZ Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
No.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Has the Minister had any discussions regarding editorial or broadcast content with representatives of NZME; if so, what specific matters were discussed, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
Not that I recall.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Has the Minister had any discussions regarding editorial or broadcast content with the board of Television New Zealand (TVNZ); if so, what specific matters were discussed, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
In my 2026 Letter of Expectations, I reinforced to the Board of TVNZ the need to focus on building and maintaining public trust by ensuring content is accurate, reliable and balanced. This has been reflected in conversations I have had…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Has the Minister had any discussions regarding editorial or broadcast content with the board of Radio New Zealand; if so, what specific matters were discussed, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
In my 2026 Letter of Expectations, I reinforced to the Board of RNZ the importance of improving audience reach and strengthening public trust in RNZ. I have discussed those expectations at my regular meetings.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Dr Shane Reti
Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week of 9 March 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for Digitising Government
I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) that the titles in the timeframe you have specified will be proactively released soon. These will be published on the Department’s website at:…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Dr Shane Reti
Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 9 March 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I took one paper titled Radiocommunications (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for Digitising Government
As Minister for Digitising Government, none.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Dr Shane Reti
Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 2 March 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for Digitising Government
I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) that the titles in the timeframe you have specified will be proactively released soon. These will be published on the Department’s website at:…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Dr Shane Reti
Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 2 March 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
None.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for Digitising Government
As Minister for Digitising Government, none.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Who at TVNZ commenced the review to 1News coverage regarding gang numbers aired on 26 February 2026, by title?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I am advised, the Executive Editor of News and Current Affairs at TVNZ.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What topics were discussed during the Minister’s call with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay at 6pm on 4 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the member to reply number 7465 (2026).
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Did he receive any text messages from any staff members of TVNZ between 23 February 2026 and 5 March 2026, if so, broken down by the number of text messages, what time and date, and from who?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
No.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How much longer did the phone call with Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026 last after the issue on 1News coverage was raised?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I do not recall at exactly what time in the phone call the issue was raised.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Did the Prime Minister or anyone acting on behalf of the Prime Minister raise any concerns regarding the Minister not informing the Prime Minister that he had spoken to Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026, if so, who, what date and how…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
No.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What notes or record of the phone on Sunday 1 March did the Minister make, if any?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to the Hansard transcript - https://hansard.parliament.nz/hansard-transcript/2026-03-05/oral-question-4-media-and-communications?sId=f5b675c3a65446388356b92243c19d80
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Does the Minister usually take calls from the TVNZ Chair, Andrew Barclay on weekends?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to the Hansard transcript - https://hansard.parliament.nz/hansard-transcript/2026-03-05/oral-question-4-media-and-communications?sId=f5b675c3a65446388356b92243c19d80