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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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · 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 of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received seven further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · 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 Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · 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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I took one paper but believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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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

Answer

I took one paper titled Radiocommunications (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2026.

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did he direct the Ministry of Justice to undertake regional engagement on the Treaty Clause review?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

No.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I am advised none.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I am advised none.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I am advised none.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Ministry was already designing services based on need and often driven by legislative requirements. The Ministry has continued that approach to designing services and will be guided by CO (24) 5 on needs-based service provision as…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I am advised, nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I am advised, nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I am advised that the Policy Team at the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana - Te Tari Whakatau were advised to familiarise themselves with the contents of the circular when it was released. There have not been any specific…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised, nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised, nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised, nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

Nil.

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    How does projected spending by the Electoral Commission on voter enrolment material for General Election 2026 compare to the spending on voter enrolment material for General Election 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that spending on voter enrolment materials for the 2026 General Election is forecast to be $13.163 million, compared to $6.275 million in 2023.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · 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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received seven further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · 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 Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · 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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet: - 2 March 2026: Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill: Approval for Introduction

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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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

None.

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · 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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

None.

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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

Answer

I am advised, the Executive Editor of News and Current Affairs at TVNZ.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Professor Amokura Kawharu as Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

As noted in the answers to WPQs 7415, 7416 and 7417, this appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials (and as also noted in the answers to the previous questions) that the process in that case was to seek…

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I refer the member to reply number 7465 (2026).

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire, or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendment to the Summary Offences Act upon the Court system?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I received advice from the Ministry of Justice on the impact on the court system, which is available on the Ministry’s website here: justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Public-Disorder_FINAL.pdf

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Professor Amokura Kawharu was appointed, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that two candidates were shortlisted and interviewed at that time.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Professor Amokura Kawharu was appointed, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that the Justice Minister of that time did set up a selection panel comprised of a Judge of the Supreme Court, the Secretary for Justice and the…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Law Commission President advertised prior to Professor Amokura Kawharu being appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that the vacancy was not advertised.

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I do not recall at exactly what time in the phone call the issue was raised.

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

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

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

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

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Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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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?

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    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…

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    On what dates did he or anyone from his office raise concerns about TVNZ’s 26 February 2026 coverage with any staff members from TVNZ?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

26 February 2026.

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did anyone from his office or on his behalf directly contact TVNZ staff members regarding the decision to not include victim-of-crime data in their story aired on 26 February 2026, if so, who?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.