20 May 2025
Will Bruce
[FYI request #30945 email]
Ref: OIA-2024/25-0880
Tēnā koe Will Bruce
Official Information Act request relating to editorial coverage of Israel, Palestine, Gaza
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 11
May 2025. You requested:
1. All correspondence (emails, meeting minutes, phone logs, or memoranda) since 1
October 2023 between [specify: e.g., the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Justice, or
MFAT] and the following media outlets regarding editorial coverage of Israel, Palestine,
or Gaza:
* RNZ (Radio New Zealand)
* TVNZ
* Stuff
* NZ Herald
* Newshub (Warner Bros. Discovery)
2. Any directives, guidance, or suggestions provided to these outlets by government
officials or agencies about terminology, framing, or narrative emphasis in reporting on
the conflict (e.g., use of "terrorist" vs. "militant," "genocide" vs. "war").
3. Records of complaints or pressure from external entities (e.g., foreign governments,
lobby groups, or advocacy organisations) that were forwarded to or discussed with NZ
media outlets by government agencies.”
Thank you for your email of 16 May in which you clarified that you are seeking all information
related to the matters raised in your request, not limited to the Department of the Prime Minister
and Cabinet. Following consultation on transferring your request, I believe the information you
have requested is more closely connected with the functions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Trade. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request, in full, to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt
of this transfer to make a decision on your request.
Nāku noa, nā
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
5019830
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz
