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Have officials advised the Minister on the risks to New Zealand's economy caused by volatile price spikes due to a potential NZU shortfall in the late 2020s, if so, what were these risks?

Answered Question 17666 (2026)
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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

Question

  • Have officials advised the Minister on the risks to New Zealand's economy caused by volatile price spikes due to a potential NZU shortfall in the late 2020s, if so, what were these risks?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Treasury and RBNZ officials have not provided advice on this topic.