Urgent Debates Declined — Sport New Zealand—Ministerial Direction

Members, I have received an urgent letter from Cushla Tangaere-Manuel seeking to debate under Standing Order 399 the Minister for Sport and Recreation directing Sport New Zealand to provide support to facilitate the resolution of the dispute between Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua. This is a particular case of recent occurrence. The Minister for Sport and Recreation is not responsible for the resolution of the dispute, but is responsible for directing Sport New Zealand. The bar for an urgent debate is a high one. I do not think that issuing such a direction to a Crown entity is a matter that warrants setting aside the business of the House. The application is declined.