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What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to take to protect kiwi consumers from subscription traps and hidden fees?

Answered Question 12935 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to take to protect kiwi consumers from subscription traps and hidden fees?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

The Government has announced changes to the Fair Trading Act to deter underhand business practices and strengthen consumer protections, including higher maximum penalties for serious breaches such as misleading or deceptive conduct and misleading pricing.