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31952, 31953 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 31952 (matches this search)

    Did the due diligence process undertaken prior to Paul Henry's appointment in June 2025 canvass any intention to seek political office; if not, why not?

  • 31953 (matches this search)

    What questions, if any, are asked of prospective directors of Crown entities in the media portfolio about current or intended political party membership, candidacy, or activity, as part of the appointment due diligence process?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that no specific questions regarding an individual's intent to stand for Parliament are asked during the due diligence process for Crown board appointments. It is expected that any such intention be disclosed at the time of…

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Question 31954 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many TVNZ Board meetings, if any, did Paul Henry attend during his tenure on the board of TVNZ?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Paul Henry attended ten out of the eleven TVNZ Board meetings that occurred during his 12 months tenure.

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Question 31955 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What conflicts of interest, if any, did Paul Henry declare in TVNZ's interests register during his tenure, and on what dates were they entered?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Paul Henry disclosed a perceived or potential conflict of interest prior to his TVNZ Board appointment being confirmed, as he had accepted a contract to host four episodes of The Chase NZ. Filming was completed before Mr…

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31956, 31958 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 31956 (matches this search)

    Has he requested any advice from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage regarding Paul Henry's tenure on, or departure from, the TVNZ Board?

  • 31958 (matches this search)

    Has he received any advice from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage regarding Paul Henry's tenure on, or departure from, the TVNZ Board; if so, on what date was that advice received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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No, as the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are not the department responsible for monitoring TVNZ.

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Question 31957 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Was he made aware of any occasion on which Paul Henry was required to recuse himself from a TVNZ Board discussion or decision; if so, how many such occasions were there?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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No.

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Question 31959 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has he had any communication, written or oral, with the TVNZ Board Chair regarding Paul Henry's candidacy or resignation; if so, on what dates?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Yes, on 14 July 2026.

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Question 31960 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What was the effective date of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, and was it accepted immediately?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Paul Henry resigned on 14 July 2026 and his resignation was accepted with immediate effect.

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Question 31961 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did Paul Henry, at any point during his tenure as a TVNZ board member, advise him or his office of any intention to seek political candidacy; if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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No.

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Question 31561 (2026)

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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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 31666 (2026)

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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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications, I took 2 papers to Cabinet. One was titled 'Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Paul Goldsmith - May / June 2026'. I am refusing to release the title of the second paper as I believe it…

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Question 31173 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that the entities I am responsible for have not budgeted anything towards the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2026/27 financial year, with the exception of RNZ who has yet to finalise this figure.

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Question 31196 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that the entities I am responsible for budgeted the following for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2025/26 financial year: New Zealand On Air: $9,027.50 BSA: Nil RNZ: $24,758.95 TVNZ: Nil

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Question 31197 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that the following amounts were spent on remuneration of Crown Board Appointees, for the entities I am responsible for in the 2022/23 Financial Year: NZ On Air - $135,000 BSA - $167,625 RNZ - $201,000 TVNZ - $344,000

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Question 31200 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that the following amounts are forecast to be spent on remuneration of Crown Board Appointees, for the entities I am responsible for in the 2026/27 Financial Year: NZ On Air - $185,625 BSA - $170,000 TVNZ and RNZ are yet to…

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Question 31205 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that the following amounts were spent on remuneration of Crown Board Appointees, for the entities I am responsible for in the 2025/26 Financial Year: NZ On Air - $135,000 BSA - $165,500 (subject to final audits) TVNZ and RNZ…

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Question 31207 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that the following amounts were spent on remuneration of Crown Board Appointees, for the entities I am responsible for in the 2023/24 Financial Year: NZ On Air - $124,000 BSA - $139,105 RNZ - $197,000 TVNZ - $369,000

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14 questions (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 30901 (2026)

  • 30782

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30800

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30802

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Minister of Customs

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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  • 30834

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Health

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30842

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30848

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30850

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30865

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Police

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30885

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Media and Communications

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30931

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30957

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30959

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I as Minister of Finance and the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government sent letters to Ministers and Chief Executives of agencies included in the Public Service Transformation laying out expectations for eligible…

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Question 30898 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30458 (2026)

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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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 30563 (2026)

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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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications, I took 1 paper to Cabinet, 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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Question 29948 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 30053 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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None.

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11 questions (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29539 (2026), 29540 (2026), 29541 (2026), 29542 (2026), 29642 (2026), 29643 (2026), 29644 (2026)

  • 29534 (matches this search)

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    Are ministerial officials made aware of all substantive matters discussed between the Minister and broadcasting board chairs in telephone conversations that are not formally recorded?

  • 29536 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister ever relied on information obtained through telephone conversations with broadcasting board chairs - where no written record of those conversations exists - when forming a decision or recommendation regarding a board…

  • 29537 (matches this search)

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    Where the Minister has obtained views from a board chair by telephone without any written record being created, how, if at all, are those views reflected in Cabinet papers submitted to the Appointments and Honours Cabinet Committee?

  • 29538 (matches this search)

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    What processes, if any, are in place to ensure that unrecorded telephone calls between the Minister and board chairs of Crown broadcasting entities do not influence, or create the appearance of influencing, statutory appointment processes?

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  • 29539 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How frequently does the Minister speak by telephone with the Board Chair of Radio New Zealand?

  • 29540 (matches this search)

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    How frequently does the Minister speak by telephone with the Board Chair of Television New Zealand?

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    What dates, if any, has the Minister spoken with the Board Chair of Radio New Zealand since taking office?

  • 29542 (matches this search)

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    What dates, if any, has the Minister spoken with the Board Chair of Television New Zealand since taking office?

  • 29642 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister taken any advice on whether conducting official ministerial business by telephone, without creating any written record of those discussions, meets the obligation under the Public Records Act 2005 to create and maintain…

  • 29643 (matches this search)

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    Will the Minister introduce a requirement that all substantive telephone discussions between him, or his office with Crown entity board chairs - in particular any discussions relating to appointments are formally recorded; if not, why not?

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    Is the Minister satisfied that conducting official ministerial business by telephone, without creating any written record of those discussions, meets the obligation under the Public Records Act 2005 to create and maintain full and accurate…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The majority of conversations I have with chief executives or entity chairs are typically attended by officials and/or my staff, and recorded in my diary, which is proactively released. There are, of course, instances where I might have an…

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Question 29228 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 29334 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications, I took 2 papers to Cabinet, 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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Question 28502 (2026)

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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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 28602 (2026)

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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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 28243 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 19845 (2026), how is the Minister monitoring NZ Post's compliance with the engagement and minimum-service-point requirements of the Deed; and has the Minister formed any view as to whether NZ Post complied with the Deed in…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The 2025 amendments to the postal Deed of Understanding require NZ Post to maintain a minimum of 500 retail service points, reducing to a minimum of 400 over time, with personal assistance being available at at least 240 points, reducing…

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Question 28350 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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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…

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28354, 28355 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 28354 (matches this search)

    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

  • 28355 (matches this search)

    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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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…

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Question 28006 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    On what date was the amendment to the Deed of Understanding resetting NZ Post's minimum store requirements agreed; on whose advice; and were Ministers advised at that time of the estimated number of stores that could close or lose services…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The amendments to the postal Deed of Understanding came into effect on 25 September 2025. This followed a 2024 Review by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, with changes agreed by Cabinet in June 2025. The amended Deed is…

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Question 28077 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am aware of one conflict of interest management plan in place at the Broadcasting Commission, enacted on 19 November 2025, and one at Radio New Zealand that was developed as part of due diligence processes during the appointment phase.…

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Question 28106 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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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…

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Question 27148 (2026)

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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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 27252 (2026)

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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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications I took 1 paper to Cabinet, 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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Question 27504 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The titles and dates of papers I have received in my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are proactively released on a monthly basis and are available on…

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Question 27507 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I do not hold this information, as entities are responsible for managing all payments related to board and committee expenses. My role is to set board remuneration fees in accordance with the relevant framework. Each of my Crown entities…

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Question 27508 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that details of remuneration for Media and Communications entities are provided on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website: https://www.mch.govt.nz/our-work/governance-and-monitoring/entities-overview. Remuneration…

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Question 27509 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 27511 (2026)

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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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 resources.

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Question 27514 (2026)

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that details of remuneration for Media and Communications entities are provided on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website: https://www.mch.govt.nz/our-work/governance-and-monitoring/entities-overview. Remuneration…

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Question 27762 (2026)

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 27764 (2026)

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I have approved increases within my portfolio to the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air), the National Pacific Media Trust, Radio New Zealand and Television New Zealand to align with the revised fee increases as part of the revised Cabinet…

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Question 27766 (2026)

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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30 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 25407 (2026), 25412 (2026), 25417 (2026), 25421 (2026), 26203 (2026)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25087

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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  • 25263

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25275

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  • 25364

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25366

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25368

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25377

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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  • 25562

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25571

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25573

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25575

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25983

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

  • 26105

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 26194 (2026)

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 26195 (2026)

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 26199 (2026)

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Information about the Budget process has not been disclosed, to maintain the current constitutional conventions protecting the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials. As with previous Budget cycles, the Treasury will…

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Question 26206 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As Minister, I engage frequently with a range of stakeholders including members of the public who advocate for causes. The Member may wish to provide additional specificity and I can assist further.

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Question 26207 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As Minister for Media and Communication, I am not responsible for any departments. 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 additional material…