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Question 4675 (2026)
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Arena Williams
Member for Manurewa · Labour Party
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How is the new agreement on trans-Tasman standards announced on 9 February a "win" for New Zealand consumers?
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Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Greater use of trans-Tasman and international standards will help make the New Zealand market more desirable for overseas businesses to export into. Over time, consumers should see more choice, innovation and safer, higher-quality products and services through their alignment to internationally recognised standards here in New Zealand.