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Does the Minister consider current enforcement against greenwashing adequate; if not, why?

Answered Question 16818 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister consider current enforcement against greenwashing adequate; if not, why?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

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Where a given example of greenwashing amounts to misleading or deceptive conduct, it is for the Commerce Commission, acting in the public interest, to assess whether to use its resources to pursue a penalty or other outcome.