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Will the Central Government be funding banks to administer zero interest loans to businesses affected by the fuel crisis as has been done in Australia recently; if yes, under what conditions?

Answered Question 17025 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Will the Central Government be funding banks to administer zero interest loans to businesses affected by the fuel crisis as has been done in Australia recently; if yes, under what conditions?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The RBNZ is responsible for lending to financial institutions, and they have advised me that they are not currently working on a plan to administer zero interest loans.