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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • 16755 (matches this search)

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that the Government's efforts to encourage a third supermarket player into the market have largely been unsuccessful; if yes, what other actions, if any, can kiwis expect in 2026?

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer advocates, as reported by RNZ on 20 April 2026, that the Government's attempts to shake up the supermarket sector have so far failed; if yes, what actions, if any, can kiwi consumers expect in 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The Government has recently taken a range of actions to reduce the barriers to entry in the grocery sector, it will take time for new players to enter the market at scale.

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Question 17025 (2026)

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    Will the Central Government be funding banks to administer zero interest loans to businesses affected by the fuel crisis as has been done in Australia recently; if yes, under what conditions?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The RBNZ is responsible for lending to financial institutions, and they have advised me that they are not currently working on a plan to administer zero interest loans.

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Question 17028 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    How many staff, if any, are in the Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs as of 20 April 2026?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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My transitional office includes four staff who support me across all of my ministerial responsibilities. I am also supported by three Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment secondees specifically for the Commerce and Consumer…

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Question 17029 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the Minister of Finance that "The bank lobby may be strong, but democracy is stronger and our Government won’t be cowed by the big four banks"?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes.

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Question 17030 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister intend to reach out to kiwi victims of scams who lose amounts like NZD 250,000 in one online banking transaction?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 16756 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Government considered administering zero interest loans to small businesses affected by the fuel crisis; if yes, under what conditions?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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A number of proposals have been considered as part of the governments response to the fuel crisis.

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Question 16757 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that penalties for breaches of the Fair Trading Act are comically light in New Zealand compared with in other jurisdictions?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government is amending the penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986 to provide a stronger deterrent for unfair and misleading conduct.

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Question 16758 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Rural Women New Zealand that access to personal banking services in rural communities is fundamental to promoting outcomes that benefit Kiwi consumers?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Access to banking services supports participation in everyday economic life and matters for communities across New Zealand, including in rural areas.

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Question 16759 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What is the Minister's position, if any, on bank branch closures and their impact on communities?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Bank branch closures are business decisions.

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Question 16760 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    On the topic of bank branch closures, does the Minister believe that banks have put profits over the needs of the communities they serve?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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While closures are ultimately business decisions, I want to see that New Zealanders have access to financial services they need.

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Question 16761 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What is the Government’s strategy, if any, for regulating artificial intelligence in consumer markets?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme.

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Question 16771 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    How many applicants, if any, did the Government consider prior to the 14 April appointment of the Retirement Commissioner?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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25.

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Question 16779 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, is the Minister considering in 2026 to address scams of kiwi consumers involving online marketplaces?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for this portfolio, including any actions to address scams of kiwi consumers involving online marketplaces. I am proud of the work of the Anti-Scam Alliance in this space, including the…

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Question 16780 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does New Zealand currently have a centralised, government-led anti-scam centre; if no, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No. I am proud of the work the Anti-Scam Alliance has progressed without the cost of a centralised government-led anti-scam centre.

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Question 16781 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does New Zealand need a centralised, government-led effort to filter the content of text messages for scams; if yes, what is the Minister's plan, if anything?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government considers scams to be a shared problem requiring coordinated action across multiple sectors. Efforts are underway in the Anti-Scam Alliance to improve the prevention and disruption of scams occurring over text messages,…

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Question 16782 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Should the Government lead the development of a mandatory reimbursement model for banking scams?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government considers scams to be a shared problem requiring coordinated action across multiple sectors. The banking sector has expanded its reimbursement arrangements through updates to the Code of Banking Practice. These industry‑led…

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Question 16783 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has confirmation of payee now been rolled out across New Zealand banks; if not, which banks are pending?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I understand Confirmation of Payee has been rolled out across all New Zealand Banking Association member banks.

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Question 16787 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Will the Minister consider introducing an amendment to the Fair Trading Act requiring retailers to disclose the total price upfront; 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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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme.

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Question 16789 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister support an all-inclusive pricing law for New Zealand, like in Australia where businesses must prominently display the full amount a customer is required to pay?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme.

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Question 16792 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What is the methodology, if any, being used for Seismic Mitigation for Earthquake Prone buildings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Earthquake Prone Building (EPB) Methodology is, in legal terms, a Rule that is set by MBIE’s Chief Executive under s133AV of the Building Act. As such, it is a disallowable instrument under the Legislation Act 2012. The EPB Methodology…

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Question 16793 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, or correspondence, if any, has the Minister received on financial hardships for owners in multi-owner earthquake-prone apartment buildings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I regularly receive correspondence, reports and advice on financial hardships for owners in multi-owner earthquake prone apartment buildings which is why I requested a review of the current earthquake prone system under the Building Act.…

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Question 16794 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister considered regulation of “AI-to-AI” commercial transactions in New Zealand; 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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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. Officials continue to monitor developments in this space and will provide advice as needed.

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Question 16795 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What briefings, if any, has the Minister received from MBIE since December 2025 on policy work related to the seismic risk review, including but not limited to, support for owners in multi-owner earthquake-prone apartment buildings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 16796 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister asked for on whether New Zealand law currently requires a company using an AI sales agent on a phone with a consumer to identify themselves as an AI sales agent rather than a human?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials continue to monitor developments in this space and will provide advice as needed.

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Question 16797 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Should kiwi consumers be explicitly notified when interacting with an AI sales agent on the phone rather than a human; 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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Officials will continue policy monitoring and analysis on consumer protection relating to consumers’ interactions with AI-driven sale practices.

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Question 16798 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    What work, if any, has the Minister commissioned to officials regarding potential algorithmic collusion between competitors using shared AI tools?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. Officials continue to monitor developments in algorithmic collusion and will provide advice as needed.

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Question 16799 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider that consumers should have privacy protection over their purchasing data where that data is used to influence pricing; if no, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I expect businesses to comply with the Privacy Act 2020.

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16800, 16805 (2026)

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    What analysis, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or his officials of whether long-term customers are paying higher prices than new customers in sectors such as insurance?

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    Does the Minister believe insurance markets are delivering fair outcomes for kiwi consumers; if yes, why?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Cabinet invited the Council of Financial Regulators to undertake a six-month focussed review to address data gaps and consider the drivers of residential pricing and affordability. This invitation includes inviting the Commerce Commission…

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Question 16801 (2026)

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    What steps, if any, is the Minister taking to ensure that algorithmic pricing tools used by competing firms are not effectively coordinating prices without explicit human collusion?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. Officials continue to monitor developments in algorithmic collusion and AI-enabled pricing and will provide advice as needed.

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Question 16802 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the extent to which AI-driven price personalisation is being used by retailers in New Zealand, and whether consumers should have a right to know when they are being shown a different price…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials will continue policy monitoring and analysis on consumer protection relating to consumers’ interactions with AI-driven sale practices.

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Question 16803 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister support stronger penalties for insolvency misconduct; if yes, how?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I have work underway to address issues of insolvency misconduct. This includes progressing amendments to the Companies Act 1993 to introduce unique director identification numbers, which will make it easier to identify repeat offending,…

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Question 16804 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe insurance dispute resolution schemes are effective; if not, what changes are needed?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I expect the financial dispute resolution schemes to comply with annual reporting and the five-yearly independent review requirements of the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 to ensure their…

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Question 16806 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe consumers face excessive banking fees; if yes, what action will be taken, if anything?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government is addressing concerns by progressing broader competition reforms such as Kiwibank capitalisation, open banking, and lower barriers to new entrants. The Government also notes the work led by the Financial Markets Authority…

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Question 16807 (2026)

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    Does the Minister support stronger protections for Māori intellectual property; if yes, how?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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As set out in Going for Growth with Māori/Tōnui Māori, boosting the export receipts of Māori businesses through trade and tourism, and supporting value creation through intellectual property, is a focus of the Government’s broader approach…

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Question 16808 (2026)

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    Does the Minister think the law of fair dealing exceptions needs reform; if yes, in what areas?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. I am aware of the importance of keeping intellectual property laws under review to ensure they continue to operate as intended as technologies and uses of content evolve.

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Question 16809 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider patent laws fit for purpose in emerging technologies; if not, why?

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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 that emerging technologies are raising evolving questions for patent systems, as well as other forms of intellectual property, internationally. At this stage, there are no plans to adjust New Zealand’s patent laws. The…

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Question 16810 (2026)

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    Does the Minister support stronger enforcement against online piracy; if yes, how?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Online piracy continues to be an issue in New Zealand and is not something I condone. Supporting creators, and those who invest in creative content, to protect their work in an evolving online environment is important and I am looking at…

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Question 16811 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe large digital platforms like Facebook Marketplace require stronger regulation; if yes, how?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently assessing the priorities for this portfolio.

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Question 16812 (2026)

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    Does the Minister support reforms to prevent phoenixing behaviour; if yes, what areas of phoenixing behaviour does he consider priority for reform?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I have work underway to address issues around phoenixing. This includes progressing amendments to the Companies Act 1993 to introduce unique director identification numbers, which will make it easier to identify repeat offending, deter…

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    Does the Minister support stronger penalties for breaches of director duties; if yes, what changes are needed?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government has requested the Law Commission to review directors’ duties and related liability settings. Once the Commission has reported back, I will consider its recommendations and whether any changes to the law are required.

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Question 16814 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider current oversight of cryptocurrency markets operating in New Zealand sufficient; if not, what reforms are needed?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Domestic platforms and services through which New Zealanders can buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies and other digital assets are already subject to some New Zealand law, including tax and anti-money laundering requirements. Where…

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Question 16815 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe the Financial Markets Authority has adequate enforcement tools; if not, what is missing?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes. The Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill currently before the House proposes making targeted amendments to improve the administration of the regulatory system. These include formalising on-site inspection powers for the Financial…

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Question 16816 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe consumer law should require clearer product labelling; if yes, in what areas?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Where consumer law requires information about a product to be disclosed, it generally requires that information to be clear and sometimes prescribes how it must be presented. I note that some legislation for which I am responsible is…

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    Does the Minister support a “right to repair” framework; if yes, what would it include?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme.

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Question 16818 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider current enforcement against greenwashing adequate; if not, why?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Where a given example of greenwashing amounts to misleading or deceptive conduct, it is for the Commerce Commission, acting in the public interest, to assess whether to use its resources to pursue a penalty or other outcome.

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Question 16819 (2026)

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    Does the Minister support mandatory disclosure of hidden fees in pricing; if yes, what action does he intend to take, if any?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities and work programme.

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Question 16820 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider current consumer protections sufficient in online marketplaces; if yes, why?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio.

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Question 16821 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister support increased funding for competition enforcement; if yes, by how much?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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My immediate focus is on ensuring the Commerce Commission is as effective as possible, including through the Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill, which is intended to strengthen the Commission’s governance,…

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Question 16822 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister support stronger penalties for misleading and deceptive conduct; if yes, how?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government is amending the penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986 to provide a stronger deterrent for unfair and misleading conduct.

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Question 16823 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe the Commerce Commission has sufficient enforcement powers; if not, what changes are needed?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government is updating the Commission’s enforcement powers through the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is currently before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.