Paul Goldsmith
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19705.7Global Dominance: 0.00%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 a senior minister who has not publicly confirmed confidence in Luxon.
Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?New Zealand· 2026-08-11
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 commentNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
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 viewNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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 PearseNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
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 caseNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
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 interestNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
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 positionNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
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 winNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
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 PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-03
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 himNew Zealand· 2026-07-03
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 betterNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
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 leaveNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
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, consumersNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
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 crackdownNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
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 skyrocketedNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
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 GoldsmithNew Zealand· 2026-06-26
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 LuxonNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
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 concernsNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Paul Goldsmith expresses sympathy for Dame Lynda Topp's difficult week.
Letters: Sad state of cemetery disappointing for those with loved ones buried thereNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Paul Goldsmith is the Media and Communications Minister who announced Impey's new role.
Media Insider: RNZ shake-up: New board chair, directors revealed; Who’s in line to be CEO?; PR boss: ‘All the big ad agencies are morphing into PR stunt agencies’New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Lynda Topp urged Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith to support Kiwi musicians.
Aotearoa Music Awards 2026: Marlon Williams, Lorde and Te Pāti Māori MP among winnersNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Lynda Topp directed her speech at the Aotearoa Music Awards to Paul Goldsmith regarding the government's budget.
Dame Lynda Topp pays tribute to sister Jools; directs her Aotearoa Music Awards speech to Paul Goldsmith and National’s election year budgetNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith told the public broadcaster that the Government wanted further savings to be identified and realised.
Budget 2026: RNZ and NZ on Air funding cut, boost for domestic screen production rebate and Māori broadcasting – Media InsiderNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Paul Goldsmith is the Justice Minister who commented on the challenges faced by the National Party.
Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Paul Goldsmith is the Broadcasting Minister who discussed a controversial news story with TVNZ chairman Andrew Barclay.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO steps into crime story; Brodie Kane on podcast break-upNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Paul Goldsmith is involved in a controversy regarding a phone call with TVNZ chairman Andrew Barclay about crime statistics coverage.
Why Paul Goldsmith’s TVNZ crime stats phone call is unlikely to stick as a scandalNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Paul Goldsmith is the Broadcasting Minister who discussed a controversial news story with TVNZ's chairman.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO on crime story, Tova’s start and World Cup; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up; journalists pour hearts into new booksNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Paul Goldsmith is the Broadcasting Minister who raised concerns about a TVNZ news story.
Media Insider: 6pm news story fallout – TVNZ board chair Andrew Barclay’s phone call with Broadcasting Minister Paul GoldsmithNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith stated that the orders were about public safety and providing police with more enforcement tools.
Move-on orders for rough sleepers ‘won’t fix it’, warn Gisborne Māori WardensNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith believes the new bill will have an impact on coward punch crime.
Coward punch law reform: Fau Vake’s trainer, Eugene Bareman from City Kickboxing, demands tougher sentencesNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
