52605 (2025). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister
Written Question
Published date: 20 Nov 2025
52605 (2025). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: What phone calls, if any, has his Chief of Staff sent or received regarding Hon Andrew Bayly’s dispute with Ministerial Services over the allegations that led to his resignation in February 2025, by date?
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I am advised my Chief of Staff does not keep a record of all phone calls which may have touched this issue. He does recall having conversations about the issue with myself, Hon Bayly, Hon Bayly’s support people, and officials from DIA and PSC.