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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Who at TVNZ commenced the review to 1News coverage regarding gang numbers aired on 26 February 2026, by title?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What topics were discussed during the Minister’s call with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay at 6pm on 4 March 2026?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he receive any text messages from any staff members of TVNZ between 23 February 2026 and 5 March 2026, if so, broken down by the number of text messages, what time and date, and from who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  How much longer did the phone call with Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026 last after the issue on 1News coverage was raised?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did the Prime Minister or anyone acting on behalf of the Prime Minister raise any concerns regarding the Minister not informing the Prime Minister that he had spoken to Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026, if so, who, what date and how…

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What notes or record of the phone on Sunday 1 March did the Minister make, if any?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister usually take calls from the TVNZ Chair, Andrew Barclay on weekends?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

• 7448 (matches this search)

  How many phone calls has the Minister had with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay prior to Sunday 1 March 2026, and what were the duration of these calls?

• 7450 (matches this search)

  When was the last time he spoke the Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay prior to Sunday 1 March 2026?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he ask any TVNZ staff member to run a story with victim-of-crime data in their story aired on 3 March 2026?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he ask any TVNZ staff member to review the decision to not include victim-of-crime data in their story aired on 26 February 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What duration was the Minister’s call with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay at 6.30pm on 4 March 2026?

• 7458 (matches this search)

  What duration was the Minister’s call with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay on 4 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

• 7459 (matches this search)

  What duration was the Minister’s call with Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026?

• 7483 (matches this search)

  How long was the call between himself and TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay where coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026 was discussed?

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did the Prime Minister instant message with the Minister to discuss 1News coverage on 26 February 2026 regarding government policies, if so, on what date and time?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did the Prime Minister text the Minister to discuss 1News coverage on 26 February 2026 regarding government policies, if so, on what date and time?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did the Prime Minister meet with the Minister to discuss 1News coverage on 26 February 2026 regarding government policies, if so, on what date and time?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did the Prime Minister call the Minister to discuss 1News coverage on 26 February 2026 regarding government policies, if so, on what date and time?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What were the topics of discussion in his conversations with the Chair of TVNZ Andrew Barclay at 6.30pm on Wednesday 4 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What were the topics of discussion in his conversations with the Chair of TVNZ Andrew Barclay on Wednesday 4 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What were the topics of discussion in his conversation with the CEO of TVNZ at the 60th Anniversary of Country Calendar on Tuesday 3 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What were the topics of discussion in his conversations with the three board members at the 60th Anniversary of Country Calendar on Tuesday 3 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What did the text message/s from Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026 say, by time?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  How many text messages did the Minister received from Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What date and time did he receive a text message from Chair of TVNZ, Andrew Barclay on Sunday 1 March 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he discuss TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay’s call regarding 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026 with Hon Nicola Willis, if so, who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Has he at all times complied with section 28(1) of the Television New Zealand Act 2003?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Have all members of his office at all times complied with section 28(1) of the Television New Zealand Act 2003?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  On how many occasions, if any, has a member of the TVNZ Board contacted him to discuss 1 News’ reporting, and which Board members contacted him?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  On how many occasions, if any, has a member of TVNZ management contacted a member of his office to discuss 1 News’ reporting, and which Board members contacted his office?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  On how many occasions, if any, has a member of the TVNZ Board contacted a member of his office to discuss 1 News’ reporting, and which Board members contacted his office?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  On how many occasions, if any, has a member of TVNZ management contacted him to discuss 1 News’ reporting, and which Board members contacted him?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What were the other issues that he discussed with TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay on their call where coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026 was discussed?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did any member of his office discuss TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay’s call regarding 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026 with any member of Hon Mark Mitchell’s office, if so, who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he discuss TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay’s call regarding 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026 with Hon Mark Mitchell, if so, who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he discuss TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay’s call regarding 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026 with any member of his office, if so, who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Who was on the call he held with TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay regarding 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  On what date and time did TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay call him regarding 1 News’ coverage of Thursday 26 February 2026?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Was the call he received from TVNZ Board Chair Andrew Barclay requested by him, on his behalf, or by any member of his office?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did any member of his office contact any member of the Prime Minister’s Office between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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  Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Police between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

• 7516

  Did any member of his office contact any member of the Prime Minister’s Office between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

• 7517

  Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Police between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, on what date?

• 7519

  Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, on what date?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

• 7512 (matches this search)

  Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those…

• 7518

  Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those…

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so who?

• 7521

  Did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so who?