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Question 37129 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Given the Disputes Tribunal finding in favour of the Christchurch parents vs Kmart, will the Minister encourage Kmart to review and compensate other affected families?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I expect all suppliers to comply with their obligations under New Zealand consumer law, including the Consumer Guarantees Act.

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Question 37130 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Does the Minister have confidence that the current product-recall system is capable of responding appropriately when a children’s product is found to contain a hazardous substance such as asbestos; if so, what evidence supports that…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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New Zealand’s product safety and recall framework is designed to ensure unsafe products can be removed from the market and consumers are informed of identified risks, as demonstrated by the recall of asbestos-containing sand products.

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Question 37131 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister believe that consumers should not have to take a major retailer to the Disputes Tribunal to recover reasonable costs arising from an unsafe product recall; if so, what will he do to prevent other families facing the same…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government expects suppliers to meet their legal obligations.

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Question 37132 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Following the Disputes Tribunal decision, has the Minister asked for any advice on how many families who purchased the recalled Kmart sand have incurred costs beyond the price of the product itself; if so, how many, and what compensation…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I have not received advice on the number of consumers who may have incurred costs beyond the purchase price of recalled products, nor on any compensation arrangements reached between individual consumers and suppliers.

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Question 37133 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister accept the Disputes Tribunal’s finding about Kmart and asbestos contaminated children's sand products; if so, what action is he taking in response to those findings?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I acknowledge the decision of the Disputes Tribunal. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the merits of an individual case.

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Question 37134 (2026)

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    Following the Disputes Tribunal decision, will the Minister ask MBIE to review whether the existing consumer protection framework is adequate when consumers incur substantial costs responding to a recalled product that is subsequently…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials continually monitor the effectiveness of consumer protection settings and provide advice on potential improvements where appropriate.

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Question 37135 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider it acceptable that Christchurch parents had to spend more than $15,000 testing, cleaning and remediating their home before receiving compensation from Kmart; if so, why?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I do not intend to comment on the circumstances of a specific Disputes Tribunal case.

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Question 37136 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister sought advice on whether Kmart’s original advice to consumers that the contaminated sand presented a low risk was accurate; if not, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The content of a product recall notice is a matter for the supplier issuing the recall. Kmart's statements to consumers are therefore best addressed by Kmart itself.

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Question 37137 (2026)

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    Given the Disputes Tribunal ruling against Kmart, what does the Minister believe is the best mechanism for ensuring all affected New Zealand consumers get compensation for related losses, including professional cleaning costs, for asbestos…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Consumers have a range of avenues available to seek redress under New Zealand law. In the first instance, I would encourage affected consumers to contact the supplier directly to try to resolve the issue. Where a matter cannot be resolved,…

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Question 37138 (2026)

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    Has he or his officials met with the AUT research team that found airborne asbestos in some of the recalled children's sand products; if so, when?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials have engaged with AUT researchers on the research, as well as a range of experts and agencies in considering policy responses to asbestos-contaminated sand products. I am advised that officials have considered the findings of the…

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Question 37139 (2026)

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    Has he briefed the Prime Minister about the AUT testing that airborne asbestos was found in some of the recalled children's sand products; if so, when?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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My office and I have regular discussions with the Prime Minister and his office on a range of matters. Developments relating to asbestos in sand products have been raised and discussed as part of conversations with the Prime Minister's…

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Question 37140 (2026)

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    Is New Zealand consumer law fit for purpose in 2026 to ensure redress for product safety failure; if not, what changes are required?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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New Zealand has a well-established consumer protection framework.

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Question 37141 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    With regard to asbestos contaminated children's sand products, does the Minister agree with Kmart's statement on 18 August that "When the matter became known to us, we acted quickly by removing affected products from sale, issuing recall…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am not in a position to verify all aspects of statements made by individual businesses. Questions about the accuracy of those statements are best directed to the company concerned.

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Question 37142 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with Disputes Tribunal Referee Cynthia Hawes that, in respect of the asbestos contaminated sand sold by Kmart in New Zealand, the sand should not have been offered for sale; if so, should it still be available for…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Products containing asbestos should not be supplied in New Zealand. Where products are identified as containing asbestos, appropriate action, including recalls, are expected. I am considering further measures aimed at reducing the risk of…

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37143, 37144 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that "our market place has dramatically changed from major retailers like Kmart selling thousands of goods to people shopping on platforms like Temu and Ali Express, and we really need the…

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    Does the Minister agree with Disputes Tribunal Referee Cynthia Hawes that "I do not think that any reasonable parent, acquainted with the fact that the moulding sand contained asbestos, and regardless of the quantity or proportion in the…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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There are already prohibitions on importing or handling products containing asbestos. I have requested advice from officials to progress measures designed to strengthen assurance that certain consumer sand products supplied in New Zealand…

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Question 37145 (2026)

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    Since the AUT study showing that airborne asbestos was found in some of the recalled products., has the Government taken any action related to contaminated asbestos sand products; if so, what exactly?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Sand products containing asbestos were recalled due to the potential health risks they pose. The AUT research subsequently found that asbestos fibres could become airborne during the use of some recalled products. This finding provides…

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Question 37146 (2026)

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    Given this Disputes Tribunal decision, will the Minister intervene with Kmart to encourage them to provide consumers with financial compensation for testing of contaminated asbestos sand products?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Decisions relating to compensation are matters for consumers and suppliers, subject to the relevant legal framework.

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Question 37147 (2026)

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    Has the Minister read the decision of the Disputes Tribunal which ordered Kmart to pay Christchurch parents $15,185.42 for the costs of asbestos testing and remediation; if so, will he take any action?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am aware of the decision. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the specifics of an individual case. Separately, I am considering advice from officials on measures intended to strengthen product safety settings relating to…

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Question 36765 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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MSD Aide Memoire: Child and Youth Ministers Group Meeting (REP/26/8/653) - Received 14 August 2026.

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Question 36855 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 36858 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at the following link:…

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Question 36869 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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None.

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Question 36939 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 36942 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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None.

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Question 37008 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Building Today that his appointment as Building and Construction Minister "represents yet another heavy responsibility added to an already stacked Beehive line-up."; if so, how will he prioritize the Building…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I am not concerned about my other portfolios limiting my ability to be an effective minister of building and construction.

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Question 37009 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister does he agree with Business Desk that the Hon Chris Penk "was a good building and construction minister; practically everyone agreed."; if yes, does he intend to meet the same standard?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Yes.

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Question 37010 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister does he agree with the Post's reporting that the Hon Chris Penk "was doing strong work in the portfolios he was given, particularly building and construction, where the sector has been extremely…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I agree that my predecessor made significant and important contributions to this government's building and construction policy agenda. I intend to continue the momentum of that work and deliver on the government's priorities and work…

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Question 37011 (2026)

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    Did the Minister receive any written communication, by email, signal messenger, text, or other means, from the Prime Minister or his office on Thursday 13 August; if so, what was the topic?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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No.

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Question 37012 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What oral advice, if any, did the Minister or their Office receive from the Prime Minister or other Cabinet Ministers on Thursday 13 August?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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None.

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Question 37014 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he have any plan to increase female participation in construction trades; if yes, what actions does he intend to take?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and lift productivity…

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Question 37015 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has he read BDO's 2026 Construction Sector Report; if not, will he undertake to read it?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I intend to read a variety of material related to the portfolio, including material from the construction sector. I have not read this document.

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Question 37016 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, would he support an apprenticeship guarantee for young people who want to enter the construction industry but cannot find an employer?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I have not considered this, as it would be a matter for the responsible Minister. I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes…

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Question 37017 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he intend to make sure smaller building companies are not disadvantaged over larger building companies in the receipt of Government-funded apprenticeship support; if so, how?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Government-funded apprenticeship support, such as Apprenticeship Boost, is available to eligible employers of any size. Payments go directly to the employer taking on a qualifying apprentice, so smaller building companies can access the…

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Question 37018 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe plumbing apprenticeships and jobs are given sufficient recognition in New Zealand; if not, what measures does he intend to take to change that, if any?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Plumbing is a highly skilled and essential trade, and we are recognising that through practical measures such as the expanded self-certification scheme. Trusted plumbers and drainlayers can now sign off a much wider range of their own…

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Question 37019 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, is he considering new incentives, if any, to encourage more young people into electrician jobs; if so, what are they?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and boost productivity so the industry can…

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Question 37020 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe that the cost of building and construction is affordable in New Zealand; if not, what areas specifically does he think are unaffordable?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I believe building costs in New Zealand remain too high overall. The main pressure points driving costs are the slow, costly consenting system, overly complex regulation, and previous liability settings that inflated risk and insurance…

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Question 37021 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What, if anything, is his assessment of the current building and construction job market in New Zealand?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The building and construction job market is recovering, with demand growing strongly.

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37022, 37023 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe that New Zealand currently has enough qualified tradespeople to deliver New Zealand's building and construction needs; if not, which areas need improvement?

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    As Building and Construction Minister, how concerned is he, if at all, about the number of young people entering construction trades versus the number of experienced workers approaching retirement?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Some key trades, particularly plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying, are under pressure as activity recovers and an ageing workforce retires.

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Question 37024 (2026)

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    How many construction apprentices does New Zealand currently have, and as Building and Construction Minister does he believe that number is enough to meet the country’s future building needs?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The latest available data indicates there were around 25,000 building apprentices in New Zealand in the year ended December 2025. Whether that number is sufficient to meet future building needs will depend on a range of factors, including…

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Question 37025 (2026)

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    What, in the Building and Construction Minister's view, is the reason that a large number of New Zealand building apprentices withdraw from their apprencticeships?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I expect, as with any apprenticeship, that there are many reasons an individual may choose to withdraw.

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Question 36410 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with me that what’s happening in New Zealand today – more than 20,000 jobs lost in construction, more than 750 construction firms liquidated in 2025 – is the direct result of this Government’s policy decisions?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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No

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Question 36413 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with me that in 2023, when Labour was in Government, one in ten Kiwis worked in the building and construction sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Yes

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Question 36437 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister have a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday 12 August about the Building and Construction portfolio?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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No

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Question 36440 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What date did the Minister officially take up the Building and Construction portfolio, and what meetings, if any, has he had related to that portfolio in the timeframe afterwards?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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13 August. My diary is proactively released monthly and can be found on the Beehive website: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simon-watts

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Question 36486 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he agree with Rt Hon Chris Hipkins who said in May 2026 that "Twenty thousand jobs have been lost in the building and construction sector" and "the people in hard hats had their jobs taken away…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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No, because that statement is not correct.

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Question 36489 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, can the sector expect the Minister's first speech outlining his views about, and priorities for, the Building and Construction sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I expect to deliver speeches as Minister for Building and Construction on a number of occasions in the coming months. The sector can expect a Minister who is committed to continuing to advance the government's ambitious policy work.

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Question 36493 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with construction businesses who identified, in 2026, an “unreliable and inconsistent pipeline of work” as the biggest problem facing the construction sector; if yes, what lessons, if any, does the Minister take…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The pipeline of future work is certainly a concern for the sector. That is exactly why this Government is prioritising a clearer, longer-term infrastructure pipeline, so businesses can plan, invest and take on apprentices with greater…

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36494, 36505 (2026)

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    What, if anything, does the Building and Construction Minister intend to do to improve apprenticeship completion rates in this sector?

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    Is the Minister aware that statistics show that completion rates for construction apprenticeships are lower than many other trades; if yes, what is his specific plan to address this?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and lift productivity…

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Question 36495 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Should larger building and construction projects in New Zealand have minimum apprenticeship requirements; if so, what minimums?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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This is not current government policy. I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger and more…

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Question 36496 (2026)

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    What, if anything, does the Government intend to do to make it cheaper for small construction firms to employ apprentices?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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This is precisely why this Government in Budget 2024 saved Apprenticeship Boost from a fiscal cliff by providing funds for it to continue into the out years and ensuring that it was baseline funded into the future.