7494 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7494 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Reuben Davidson
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	17 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07494_2026
Document guid:	8c5eabd5-6380-4e8e-a272-2fb99508980c

7494 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Prime Minister: Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Justice between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes, my media team spoke with the Broadcasting Minister’s Office regarding the lack of balance in a 1 News story that aired on 26 February.