28777 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

28777 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). In my capacity as Prime Minister, I received advice from the Policy Advisory Group (PAG), a business group of DPMC on the Smith v Fonterra case, however, I have no records or recollections of discussing the Smith v Fonterra case with any PAG member prior to 24 May 2026. Further, I advise that neither myself nor my Chief of Staff have discussed the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of DPMC prior to 24 May 2026.