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What assessment has the Minister made of the potential effects of increased aluminium-extrusion imports on skills retention, workforce capability, investment, and productive capacity in New Zealand manufacturing, if any?

Answered Question 37850 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What assessment has the Minister made of the potential effects of increased aluminium-extrusion imports on skills retention, workforce capability, investment, and productive capacity in New Zealand manufacturing, if any?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Under the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Act 2014, MBIE carries out the investigation and provides me with advice. I cannot comment on the investigation underway.