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Does the Minister agree with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s statement that the Government is taking "a breather” on the credit card/paywave surcharge ban; if so, what specific matters, if any, are being reconsidered during this “breather”?

Answered Question 6297 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister agree with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s statement that the Government is taking "a breather” on the credit card/paywave surcharge ban; if so, what specific matters, if any, are being reconsidered during this “breather”?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

As the Prime Minister pointed out, the Government is considering feedback, and will make progress on this bill in due course.