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Question 10847 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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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 10850 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding 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 10852 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement 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 11002 (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 16 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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Question 11109 (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 16 March 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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I took one joint paper to Cabinet titled "Telecommunications Regulatory Review Recommendations" on 16 March 2026.

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Question 11189 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Is he aware of how the Chair of the Board of Television New Zealand became aware of his concerns with 1 News’ reporting on 26 February 2026, if so, how did the Chair become aware of these concerns?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No, I am not aware. The Chair of TVNZ raised the coverage with me.

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Question 11190 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): on how many occasions, since 1 January 206, has he done this?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I regularly speak with journalists from many media outlets and on occasion provide feedback on reporting. I do not keep a record of every time I speak with a journalist.

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Question 11191 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7448 (2026): is the Minister unable to check his cell phone call records?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The Member has asked 77 written questions, 1 primary oral question, 13 supplementary oral questions and requested 1 urgent debate in the House relating to a phone call. I, as previously stated in my reply to written question 7448 (2026),…

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Question 11192 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): how did he contact them?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

Phone call.

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11193, 11194 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): was his press secretary present when he made this contact?

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    Further to his answer to written question 7454 (2026): why did he do this and not his press secretary?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I regularly speak with journalists from many media outlets, and on occasion provide feedback on reporting. My press secretary was not with me at the time of the phone calls being made.

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11195, 11196, 11197, 11198 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, what additional message did he send to that person?

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    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the content of Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, what additional message did he send to that person?

  • 11197 (matches this search)

    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the content of Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, who?

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    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he pass on the Prime Minister’s text message to any member of his office, if so, who?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to outline the operational procedures of my office.

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11199, 11200, 11201 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 11199 (matches this search)

    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): what was his response or responses, if any?

  • 11200 (matches this search)

    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): what was the content of this text?

  • 11201 (matches this search)

    Further to his answer to written question 7461 (2026): did he respond to this text?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The Prime Minister called me following 1 News airing a law and order story on 26 February 2026. As I recall, he observed that the story was badly unbalanced and that I should watch it. After I watched the story in question, I texted him to…

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11202, 11204, 11208, 11212 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): would such a meeting be included in his ministerial proactive diary release?

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    Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): what percentage of the events in his diary for the month of February were included in his ministerial proactive diary release for that month?

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    Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): what percentage of the events in his diary for the month of January were included in his ministerial proactive diary release for that month?

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    Further to his answer to written question 7462 (2026): are all of his meetings included in his proactive diary release?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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My proactive diary release shows scheduled meetings relating to ministerial business which have been recorded in my diary. It does not include meetings that relate to my personal, party political or parliamentary roles, such as time spend…

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Question 11213 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): would a call from the Board of TVNZ regarding his concerns with 1 News coverage, not meet the threshold that he would inform a member of this staff?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As previously stated in my reply to written question 7487 (2026), I regularly discuss conversations I have had relating to my portfolios with members of my office. That is why I have an office.

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Question 11217 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): which members of his office, if any, did he discuss the call with?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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It is a well-established practice to refrain from publicly disclosing the names of staff.

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Question 11218 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): is he not aware of whether he discussed the call with any member of this office?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Yes.

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Question 11219 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7487 (2026): did he not discuss the call with any member of his office?

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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 11227 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7509 (2026): did any of those occasions that occurred between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026 include mention of 1 News’ coverage on Thursday 26 February 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Staff in the my office, and staff in the Prime Minister and Minister Mitchell’s offices, discussed the lack of balance in the 1 News story after it went to air.

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Question 11228 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7513 (2026): is he aware of any person contacting any member of the TVNZ management between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Yes. I refer the Member to reply number 11187 (2026).

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Question 11230 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7513 (2026): is he aware of any person contacting any member of the TVNZ Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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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 10566 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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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 10567 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I have approved increases to the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air) board to align with the revised fee increases as part of the revised Cabinet Fees Framework. New fees are $60,000 for the Chair and $28,500 for members.

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Question 9156 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    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 9 March 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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Corrected reply: My office does not keep a record of advice requested. If the Member is interested in the advice I received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, I refer them to reply 47370 (2024).

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Question 9242 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 9459 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As for the entities, 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…

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Question 9462 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As for the entities, 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…

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Question 9465 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As for the entities, 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…

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Question 9466 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As for the entities, 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…

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Question 9467 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As for the entities, 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…

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Question 9468 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As for the entities, 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…

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Question 9771 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 9772 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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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 Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release on the dia.govt.nz website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9774 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 9779 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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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 Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release on the dia.govt.nz website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9781 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 9783 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10077 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 10078 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 10079 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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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 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10081 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 10106 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 10144 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 10313 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. 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…

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Question 10328 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, 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 material…

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Question 9104 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any discussions regarding editorial or broadcast content with representatives of NZME; if so, what specific matters were discussed, and on what dates?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Not that I recall.

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Question 9105 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any discussions regarding editorial or broadcast content with the board of Television New Zealand (TVNZ); if so, what specific matters were discussed, and on what dates?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my 2026 Letter of Expectations, I reinforced to the Board of TVNZ the need to focus on building and maintaining public trust by ensuring content is accurate, reliable and balanced. This has been reflected in conversations I have had…

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Question 9107 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any discussions regarding editorial or broadcast content with the board of Radio New Zealand; if so, what specific matters were discussed, and on what dates?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my 2026 Letter of Expectations, I reinforced to the Board of RNZ the importance of improving audience reach and strengthening public trust in RNZ. I have discussed those expectations at my regular meetings.

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Question 8943 (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 9 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

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

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Question 8637 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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

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Question 8220 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised, nil.