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Is she aware that credit enquiries from the hospitality sector rose 26% over the past year, the fastest of any sector, and what does she consider this indicates about the financial health of hospitality businesses?

Answered Question 25633 (2026)
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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is she aware that credit enquiries from the hospitality sector rose 26% over the past year, the fastest of any sector, and what does she consider this indicates about the financial health of hospitality businesses?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I closely monitor trends in the hospitality sector and maintain regular engagement with the sector to hear directly about current operating environments. This includes ongoing meetings with hospitality peak bodies and the Hospitality Summits hosted at Parliament in 2024 and 2026.