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Does the Minister agree with Christopher Luxon's statement that “we just want to make sure we understand all the implications before we push the final button on" the credit card/paywave surcharge ban; and if so, why weren't all the implications known before the Bill was introduced to the House?

Answered Question 6301 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister agree with Christopher Luxon's statement that “we just want to make sure we understand all the implications before we push the final button on" the credit card/paywave surcharge ban; and if so, why weren't all the implications known before the Bill was introduced to the House?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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Yes, of course I agree with the Prime Minister's statement.