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Did the Minister discuss with Christopher Luxon his language that the Government was taking "a breather" on the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill prior to this statement, and if yes, was any specific timeframe for the "breather" discussed?

Answered Question 6673 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Did the Minister discuss with Christopher Luxon his language that the Government was taking "a breather" on the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill prior to this statement, and if yes, was any specific timeframe for the "breather" discussed?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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No.