7454 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Minister for Media and Communications

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7454 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Reuben Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister for Media and Communications
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	16 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07454_2026
Document guid:	c655e8ab-cd4f-4275-9045-e89f990a9686

7454 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Minister for Media and Communications: 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?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Yes, Benedict Collins and Maiki Sherman.