52733 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service

52733 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service: Did the Minister or her office seek any advice or assurance from the Public Service Commission, the Department of Internal Affairs, or any other agency about whether the paid social media advertising complied with political neutrality or government communications rules after learning that a department had raised a concern?

Hon Judith Collins: No. I was advised the Public Service Commission took steps to ensure its communications adhered to its internal polices and system wide guidance, including the Guidelines for Government Advertising. The Commission has paid for targeted social media before, most recently in 2022.