28779 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 01 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28779 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	25 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28779_2026
Document guid:	25d7fe67-e8b7-4820-a1d5-2fbba8967aab

28779 (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 Member of Parliament who was not a Minister, if so, who?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes. The member will be aware that Joseph Mooney has proposed the Climate Change (Restriction on Civil Proceedings) Bill.