59260 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Prime Minister

59260 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Prime Minister: On what dates did her/his office each first receive any correspondence, draft communications strategy, draft media statements, social-media tiles, or other preparatory materials from the Public Service Commission relating to the 23 October industrial action; and for each instance, who received the material, who opened or forwarded it, and what written or verbal briefing followed?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). My office did not receive the Public Service Commission’s communications strategy and social media posts related to the 23 October 2025 industrial action directly from the Public Service Commission. All information received by my office on this topic was provided by DPMC or Minister Collins’ office. On 10 October 2025, Minister Collins’ office provided my office with a copy of the Public Service Commission’s communications strategy, which did not include social media plans. On 14 October 2025, DPMC provided my office with a copy of an updated Public Service Commission’s communications strategy and the Public Service Commissioner’s draft press release. On 17 October 2025, DPMC provided my office with a copy of a further updated Public Service Commission’s communications strategy and the content of their two social media posts. On 20 October 2025, DPMC provided my office with a copy of the content of the Public Service Commission’s final set of social media tiles.