Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

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Paul Goldsmith is a New Zealand politician and a member of the National Party, currently serving as the Minister of Treaty Negotiations. He has a background in economics and has held various roles within the government, focusing on issues related to Treaty settlements and indigenous rights. Goldsmith is known for his thoughtful approach to balancing the complexities of Māori Treaty rights with broader fishing regulations and environmental considerations.

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Paul Goldsmith is the Minister of Defence who received a briefing on the NZDF's asset management and funding needs.

‘Very high risk of asset failure’: Defence chiefs’ stark warning for incoming minister Paul Goldsmith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
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Paul Goldsmith is the Justice Minister who mentioned that the Government may consider taking advice on the matter of smart glasses.

Meta smart glasses released in New Zealand amid Australian bans
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said coward punches, a one-hit attack that usually caused serious injury or death, often happened when the victim was distracted.

Coward-punch manslaughter accused has professional fight history
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
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Paul Goldsmith is the Justice Minister who authorized Kim Dotcom's surrender to the US.

Inside the Kim Dotcom v Roger ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Ver fight: $27m changed hands, Ver says Dotcom admitted bankruptcy, Dotcom anger at not getting more money
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-20
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Paul Goldsmith rejects a 10% increase to public service contractor and consultant spending cap.

Paul Goldsmith rejects 10% increase to public service contractor and consultant spending cap
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-18
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Paul Goldsmith seeks answers from officials regarding the NZDF email blunder.

NZDF email blunder in $173m IT upgrade sparks inquiry as new minister Paul Goldsmith seeks answers from officials
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
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Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith commented on the citizen's arrest law and its implementation.

Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen’s arrest
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is leading the Treaty reference review.

Horse hīkoi in photos: The day Ngāti Kahungunu rode to Parliament
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
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Paul Goldsmith is the Justice Minister who stated that the review would bring clarity and predictability to law.

Treaty of Waitangi clause review: Contentious bill introduced to Parliament
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
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Paul Goldsmith was silent during the leadership challenge.

Luxon leadership challenge: In the end, they didn’t have the numbers
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-12
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Paul Goldsmith is a senior minister who has not publicly confirmed confidence in Luxon.

Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
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Paul Goldsmith is the Media and Communications Minister involved in the legislative moves regarding the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

Media Insider: Sean Plunket blasts Broadcasting Standards Authority as it upholds complaints following ‘mumbo jumbo’ Māori tikanga comment
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
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National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy.

National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, other MPs say just Luxon’s view
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Jenny Marcroft is a parliamentary under-secretary to Jones on fisheries and Paul Goldsmith on media.

NZ First’s candidate conundrum and how it will shape its next caucus - Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
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Paul Goldsmith is the Justice Minister whose decision to surrender Kim Dotcom was challenged in court.

Kim Dotcom returns north after court ruling in $15m Queenstown property case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
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Minister Paul Goldsmith was involved in the approval of the reappointments for the Maag members.

Firearms advisory group: Why Nicole McKee recused herself again over possible conflict of interest
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
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Seymour spoke to the minister responsible for TVNZ, Paul Goldsmith, about Henry's candidacy.

Election 2026: David Seymour reveals Paul Henry as Act Party candidate, likely to be given ‘electable’ list position
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
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Paul Goldsmith is the Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister who advocated for the domestic screen production rebate.

Media Insider: Mark Sainsbury’s new business venture - with a personal twist; TVNZ’s forecast $48.8m losses; Inside Sky’s ‘super intense’ NRL rights win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
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Paul Goldsmith is the Minister of Justice who assessed that extradition would not expose Dotcom to disproportionately severe punishment.

Is Kim Dotcom really closer than ever to being extradited to the US? – The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-03
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith expressed his shock regarding the payments made to Russell Harrison.

Actor Temuera Morrison surprised at ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison’s crime but still loves him
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-03
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Ryan Bridge Today it was a terribly distressing situation and he felt for anyone involved.

Mother says ‘devastating’ discovery of airborne asbestos in play sand a chance to do better
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
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Paul Goldsmith demands answers after an ex-Lotto presenter received taxpayer-funded wages while on leave.

Paul Goldsmith demands answers after ex-Lotto presenter gets taxpayer-funded wage for five years while on leave
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
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Paul Goldsmith is the Communications Minister involved in the government plan to auction radio spectrum.

Telcos caution Government plan to auction radio spectrum could hit network investment, consumers
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith stated that the 'move on orders' were about reclaiming streets for public enjoyment.

Homelessness: Christopher Luxon unaware there is no night shelter in Auckland amid emergency housing crackdown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
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Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith bought his Wellington apartment for $325,000 in December 2023.

MP Housing Perks: See how the number of MPs claiming all their housing allowance has skyrocketed
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
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National’s Paul Goldsmith is the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations.

Chris Finlayson should follow his own advice and tone down hyperbole on Crown-Māori relations - Paul Goldsmith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-26
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Paul Goldsmith was included in the comments as someone imagined as the punching bag.

Eru Kapa-Kingi repeatedly punches bag after saying it represents Christopher Luxon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed the investigation was taking place but did not elaborate on the concerns regarding Rainbow’s conduct.

Investigation into Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow in regard to conduct concerns
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
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Paul Goldsmith expresses sympathy for Dame Lynda Topp's difficult week.

Letters: Sad state of cemetery disappointing for those with loved ones buried there
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
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