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Blocked kiwis on social media

Gus M made this Official Information request to Christopher Luxon

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From: Gus M

Dear Prime Minister

Under the OIA, please provide the numbers of people you have blocked on your profiles/pages used as prime minister on the following social media:

- Facebook
- Twitter/X
- Instagram
- Snapchat
- Tik Tok

Thanks,

Gus

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From: Christopher Luxon (MIN)
Christopher Luxon

Kia ora Gus,

Thank you for your email received 13th August 2025, in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

Please provide the numbers of people you have blocked on your profiles/pages used as prime minister on the following social media:

- Facebook
- Twitter/X
- Instagram
- Snapchat
- Tik Tok

Your request is being considered in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 10th September 2025 (date determined by the OIA calculator).

Ngā mihi nui

Sonya Ford
Correspondence Lead Advisor | Office of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister
Minister for National Security and Intelligence
Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services

 
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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From: Sarah Boyle

Attachment MOIA Reply PMO OIA 513 2025 26 OIA 2025 26 0119 M Social media usage Gus M 5106577.1.pdf
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From: Gus M

Dear Sarah and Cameron

Thank you for the reply. If the social media accounts are as Leader of the National Party, then why do they not say so? A quick check on X and Instagram clearly states Prime Minister of New Zealand, not Leader of the National Party. Would this not mean Christopher Luxon is using this in his role as Prime Minister?

A quick look at the equivalent accounts for David Seymour make it clear they are as Leader of the ACT Party, and do not mention his role as Deputy Prime Minister.

Although not subject to the OIA, it is also worth noting that Chris Hipkins also says Leader of the Labour Party, and not Leader of the Opposition.

Without a thorough explanation I may have to contact the Ombudsman, as it appears these accounts are the responsibility of being Prime Minister.

Yours sincerely,

Gus M

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From: Gus M

Dear Sarah and Cameron

Can I please have a response to my email of 26 August.

Yours sincerely,

Gus M

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