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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister believe that “shrinkflation” is a form of deceptive conduct that should be regulated?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister believe voluntary product safety standards for corded blinds adequately protect children; if so, why?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What, if anything, is the Minister's position on whether New Zealand needs mandatory safety standards of corded blinds?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Has the Minister received a Briefings to Incoming Minister from officials, and if yes, will this document be made available to the public, and if so, when and how?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What policy or legislative priorities, if any, does the Minister have for 2026 that will help protect consumers?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Are mandatory safety standards for corded blinds in New Zealand included in the Minister's work program in 2026, and if not, why not?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Is there a quantum of fatalities or serious injuries that would, in the Minister’s view, constitute sufficient harm to justify mandatory regulation of corded window coverings, and if so, what is that quantum?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What, if anything, is the Minister's work programme around the risks associated with corded blinds?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister intend to do anything else beyond the MBIE education campaigns about the risks associated with corded blinds?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Is the Minister aware that other countries have implemented mandatory safety standards for window coverings with cords aimed at preventing child strangulation, and if so, what specific reasons, if any, prevent New Zealand from adopting…

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Has the Minister met the Prime Minister to discuss strengthening consumer protection laws in 2026; if yes, which laws?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What law changes, if any, has the Minister advocated for in the Government's 2026 legislative program to strengthen enforcement of consumer protection laws?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What funding, if any, will the Minister advocate for in the Government's 2026 budget to strengthen enforcement of consumer protection laws?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister believe that baby carriers in New Zealand should meet either the US standard ASTM F2236 or EU standard EN 13209-2, and if so, what actions does he intend to take for compliance?

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  Does the Minister agree with the Founder of Babywearing Aotearoa and The Sleep Store that New Zealand should formally recognise the European Union and US safety standards for baby carriers; if not, why not?

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  Does the Minister agree with the founder of Auckland’s The Sleep Store that baby carriers sold in New Zealand should meet international safety standards?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Will the Minister ask MBIE for advice about how many baby carriers in New Zealand, if any, meet the US standard ASTM F2236 or EU standard EN 13209-2?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Will the Minister ask MBIE for advice on safety standards for baby carriers in New Zealand in 2026?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister agree with Moran Law special counsel Louisa Joblin that "clubs and organisations and things - our whole not-for-profit sector - is a core part of what keeps our society trucking", and if so, what advice, if any, does the…

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister support an extension of the April 2026 deadline for re-registration of incorporated societies, if so, until when?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  How many incorporated societies, if any, did not re-register before the 5 April 2026 deadline?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister have any plans to introduce regulations in 2026 for any safety product involving children; if yes, which products?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does he believe that the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act are still fit for purpose given the rise of online corporations like Temu; if not, what reforms does he intend in 2026?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with banks, the banking industry, or their representatives, since taking office?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with supermarkets, or their representatives, since taking office?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with international credit card companies, or their representatives, since taking office?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister agree with Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ statement that the proposed credit card/paywave surcharge ban is “going nowhere”?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Is the Minister now responsible for the Grocery Sector in the Commerce and Consumer portfolio, or will it continue to be Hon Nicola Willis?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What conflicts of interest, if any, does the Minister have regarding his Commerce and Consumer portfolio and supermarkets?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister consider the cost of living to be a priority in his new portfolio?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What policy initiatives, if any, is the Minister considering for consumers to address cost of living challenges?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  What changes, if any, is the Minister considering for the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill to help with the cost of living for consumers?

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  What changes, if any, is the Minister considering for the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill to help affordability for small businesses?

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  Does the Minister support the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill in its current form?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister agree with the principle that consumers should pay the price they see on the shelf?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  Does the Minister think that when a price is advertised as something and then you go to pay and it's something else, it isn't fair to the ordinary person in a shop?

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 30 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?