25790 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 18 Jun 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	25790 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	14 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_25790_2026
Document guid:	dad0b81c-0309-4b51-864c-62ad285fbe3c

25790 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: On what dates, if any, did he discuss the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I have no recollection of any discussions. The issue of the case was discussed at Cabinet in February 2024.