Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
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Did the Minister for Resources attend Cabinet on 24 February 2025?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs attend Cabinet on 24 February 2025?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs raise any issues with him about Minister Jones’s proposed travel to Toronto in March 2025 before Cabinet approved that travel on 24 February 2025 and if so, what were those concerns?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs raise any concerns with him about the proposed cost of Minister Jones’s travel to Toronto in March 2025 being too low before Cabinet approved the paper on 24 February 2025, and if so, what were those…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has he or his office investigated how Minister Jones could have signed off a Cabinet Paper for his proposed October 2025 travel to Toronto, Canada saying he was travelling in Premium Economy when Business Class tickets had already been…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
As Minister Jones has acknowledged, there was an administrative error. It is my expectation that Ministers and the offices take all steps to stick within their travel budgets, but there will be times where additional costs are necessary.
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
On what date, if any, did he discuss the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet?
On what date, if any, did he discuss the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I discussed the designation of Jaish Al Adl and Shining Path as terrorism entities under the Terrorism Suppression…
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 29169 (2026), 29170 (2026), 29175 (2026), 29176 (2026), 29177 (2026), 29178 (2026), 29179 (2026), 29180 (2026)
On what date, if any, did he agree to allow the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 to lapse?
On what date, if any, did he read the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, was his office provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, was he provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
On what date, if any, did he agree to allow the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 to lapse?
On what date, if any, did he read the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, was he provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, was his office provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The advice I received from DPMC conveyed the National Security Board’s recommendation to allow the designations of…
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
On what dates in 2026, if any, did the National Security Board meet regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I am advised that the National Security Board met regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under…
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
On what dates in 2026, if any, did the National Security Board meet regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?
On what date, if any, did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I am advised that the National Security Board met regarding the designation of Shining Path as a terrorist entity under…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have received the following: • Monthly update on workforce costs June 2026 – received Monday 15 June 2026. • Monthly Update on travel costs and forecast – received Monday 15 June 2026. •…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have taken no papers to Cabinet during the specified period.
Matching question numbers: 28887 (2026), 28888 (2026), 28889 (2026), 28890 (2026), 28891 (2026), 28892 (2026), 28893 (2026), 28894 (2026), 28895 (2026), 28896 (2026), 28897 (2026), 28898 (2026), 28899 (2026), 28900 (2026), 28901 (2026), 28943 (2026)
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, were granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they spent over 50% of their initially approved spend, and what was the total amount of additional spending they were granted approval for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, were granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they spent over 25% of their initially approved spend, and what was the total amount of additional spending they were granted approval for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, were granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending, and what was the total amount of additional spending they were granted approval for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, have sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending, and what was the total amount of additional spending they sought approval for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, have spent over 50% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023, and what was the amount spent over the initial approved total?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, have spent over 25% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023, and what was the amount spent over the initial approved total?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, have spent more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023, and what was the amount spent over the initial approved total?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
On how many occasions, if any, has he or his office granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending by Ministers where a Minister spent over 50% more than they were initially approved for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
On how many occasions, if any, has he or his office granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending by Ministers where a Minister spent over 25% more than they were initially approved for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
On how many occasions, if any, has he or his office granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending by Ministers?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
On how many occasions, if any, have Ministers sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they had spent over 50% more than they were initially approved for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
On how many occasions, if any, have Ministers sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
On how many occasions, if any, have Ministers sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they had spent over 25% more than they were initially approved for?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
How many times, if any, have Ministers spent over 50% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
How many times, if any, have Ministers spent over 25% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
How many times, if any, have Ministers spent more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
How many Ministers, if any, spent over 50% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
How many Ministers, if any, spent over 25% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
How many Ministers, if any, spent more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Question published
Which Ministers, if any, listed by Minister and date the trip commenced, have exceeded an approved limit for a trip, and what was the total exceeded by, if any, compared to the original approval?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
It is my expectation that Ministers and the offices take all steps to stick within their travel budgets, but there will be times where additional costs are necessary. For example, when I travelled to Australia in 2024 the NZ DF plane broke…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What consequences, if any, are there for members of his Cabinet who bring misleading papers to Cabinet for consideration?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Ministers are responsible for the papers they bring to Cabinet and Cabinet committees (Cabinet Manual, para 5.41). The standards for the quality and preparation of papers for Cabinet and Cabinet committees are set out in the Cab Guide.…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Did Minister Paul Goldsmith disclose to the Prime Minister, prior to his disclosure on 15 June 2026 that he was making phone calls to chairpersons of Crown entity boards 'without recording them or taking notes'
Did Minister Paul Goldsmith disclose to the Prime Minister, prior to his disclosure on 15 June 2026 that he was making phone calls to chairpersons of Crown entity boards 'without recording them or taking notes'
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the policy, if any, for Ministers or ministerial staff charging alcohol to the taxpayer on overseas trips?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the Department’s Travel Policy enables Ministerial office employees, when travelling overseas on business, to purchase alcohol (2 drinks maximum), only when the Minister is present.…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who?
Question published
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister…
Question published
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, if…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). In my capacity as Prime Minister, I received advice from the Policy Advisory Group (PAG), a business group of DPMC…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or Policy Advisory Group officials read the document that was provided to the Prime Minister’s former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what date did they first read it?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC officials have not received the document. The document is publicly available on the…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20559 (2026): on what dates did these meetings take place, and where?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that the Chief Executive and members of the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) from DPMC attended meetings…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any of his staff, if so, who?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The Chief of Staff had brief conversations with my former Chief Policy Advisor on a small number of occasions across 2024 and 2025, asking the Chief Policy Advisor to check whether work was progressing on the issue as it was an area…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any Member of Parliament who was not a Minister, if so,…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised he did not.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised he did not.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any person outside his Government, if so, who?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Not beyond that set out in the reply to question 20419 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with Five Eyes countries about the US…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 26757 (2026): was this on the same day that his office sent his response to the Official Information Act request from the Environmental Law Initiative?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 26757 (2026): how many emails, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor receive relating to this Official Information Act request prior to the release of the OIA response?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I advise that three emails were identified from the records in my office as received by my former Chief Policy Advisor in relation to the request I received from the Environmental Law Initiative under the Official Information Act 1982 on…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 26757 (2026): what was that information provided by his former Chief Policy Advisor?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I advise that the information provided by my former Chief Policy Advisor related to the Smith v Fonterra case, identified as potentially relevant to the request I received from the Environmental Law Initiative under the Official…
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25790 (2026): do his internal office documents within his office show that he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what dates?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25790 (2026): does his diary show that he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what dates?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 8 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25790 (2026): does his correspondence, including messages and emails show that he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what dates?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 8 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25783 (2026): did he or his Chief of Staff ask staff whether they have received hand-delivered or printed documents from external parties that were not entered onto any official file, if so, on…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The Chief of Staff asked Ministerial Services to remind all Ministerial staff of their record keeping duties, which occurred on 27 May.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25796 (2026): by what method was his former Chief Policy Advisor contacted?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Telephone.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25796 (2026): what was the job title of this staff member?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Specialist Ministerial Advisor.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25791 (2026): what were the staff members job titles?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Chief of Staff and Specialist Ministerial Advisor.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25780 (2026): how many former staff members were contacted?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Two.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25791 (2026): how many staff members read the document?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Two.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25780 (2026): why were these assurances sought on two separate occasions?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Conversations with former staff took place over two days. Former staff were asked only once to provide an assurance.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 25780 (2026): how many, if any, of these former staff members held material relating to Smith v Fonterra in personal accounts?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
None.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any person outside his Government, if so, who?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Not that I specifically recall, but the issue may have been raised from time to time. I note that Ministers signalled in early 2024 it was a priority to resolve.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any Member of Parliament who was not a Minister, if so, who?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Yes. The member will be aware that Joseph Mooney has proposed the Climate Change (Restriction on Civil Proceedings) Bill.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any of his staff, if so, who?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Not that I specifically recall, but the issue may have been raised from time to time. I note that Ministers signalled in early 2024 it was a priority to resolve.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what is the job title of the staff member who received a phone call from Fonterra on 22 May 2026 relating to a media query about the Smith v Fonterra proceedings?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Specialist ministerial advisor.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): did his Chief of Staff forward the email from Haley Mortimer on 16/10/2025, if so, to whom?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised it was forwarded to the Senior Ministerial Advisor in Hon Goldsmith’s office.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): did his Chief of Staff respond to the email from Haley Mortimer on 16/10/2025, if so, how many times?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised there was no written correspondence between the Chief of Staff and Haley Mortimer. As set out in (20419) they did have one phone call.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what was the subject line of the email from Haley Mortimer to his Chief of Staff on 16/10/2025?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Request for Joint Ministerial Meeting – Smith v Fonterra Litigation.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): did the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025 take place before or after the meeting his Chief of Staff held on 29/09/2025?
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): on what date did the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025 take place?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised it was around the date the Chief of Staff received the email from Haley Mortimer on 16 October 2025.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what records, if any, of the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025 were made?
Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): what was the purpose of the phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised Haley Mortimer indicated Z-Energy’s interest in the Smith vs Fonterra litigation. The Chief of Staff indicated he was aware of the issue but wasn’t aware of where it was at. He forwarded the email from Haley Mortimer to the…
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Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
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Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): who initiated to phone call between Haley Mortimer and his Chief of Staff in 2025?
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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I am advised that is not recorded.