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Does the Minister believe New Zealand competition law adequately protects consumers from duopolies; if not, why not?

Answered Question 16825 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister believe New Zealand competition law adequately protects consumers from duopolies; if not, why not?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

The Government is updating New Zealand’s competition settings through the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is currently before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.