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Question 37268 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, briefings, reports, or advice, if any, has the Minister received since 7 April 2026 regarding the impact of insurer repair-provider arrangements on small independent automotive glass repair businesses?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interests of transparency, MBIE regularly publishes lists of briefings and reports provided to my office on its website, including for the Small Business and Manufacturing…

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Question 37269 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What options, if any, is the Minister considering to support fair competition for small businesses competing against insurer-preferred repair providers?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Competitive markets, informed consumer choice, and fair conduct are important. I continue to engage with officials and stakeholders on issues affecting businesses, consumers, and market performance across my portfolios.

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Question 37270 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he share the concern of the Hamilton mum who campaigned against asbestos in toys, quoted in the Waikato Times on 20 July 2026, that proposed Government changes to toy safety regulations will put Kiwi kids at further risk from…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The proposed changes are intended to maintain toy safety while reducing unnecessary regulatory differences between New Zealand and Australia. The proposed standards provide a comparable level of safety to the current requirements.

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Question 37271 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the ability of independent windscreen repair businesses to compete fairly where customers are directed towards preferred suppliers and independent repairers report pressure to reduce prices…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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New Zealand's regulatory framework contains a number of protections that are relevant, including the Commerce Act 1986, which promotes competition, the Fair Trading Act 1986, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, and the…

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Question 37272 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the impact on small businesses of referral arrangements between insurers and preferred repair provider networks, including the level of transparency provided to customers regarding such…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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New Zealand's regulatory framework contains a number of protections that are relevant, including the Commerce Act 1986, which promotes competition, the Fair Trading Act 1986, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, and the…

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Question 37273 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received that independent windscreen repair businesses are being required by insurers or their agents to reduce and resubmit invoices before payment is approved, and what assessment, if any, has he…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Question 37274 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received regarding customers seeking windscreen repairs being directed by insurers towards larger repair providers rather than small independent local businesses, and what actions, if any, has he…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interests of transparency, MBIE regularly publishes lists of briefings and reports provided to my office on its website, including for the Small Business and Manufacturing…

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Question 37275 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What discussions, if any, has he had with retailers of recalled children’s sand products since the AUT findings on 2 July that asbestos fibres could become airborne during simulated play?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The investigation is being carried out by MBIE officials, and they meet regularly with interested parties as part of the investigation.

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Question 37276 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Government plan to do any investigation into whether Kmart’s handling of the recall of asbestos contaminated sand products, including the information provided to consumers about the health risk, complied with the Consumer…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Compliance and enforcement matters are primarily the responsibility of the relevant regulatory agencies, such as the Commerce Commission.

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Question 37277 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement of 2 July that he is taking the matter of AUT findings of airborne asbestos in children's sand products "seriously"; if so, what actions, if any, has he taken in the last 7 weeks?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes. I have sought and received advice from officials on potential actions that may be taken in response to asbestos-contaminated sand products. I have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an announcement on my response…

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Question 37278 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received from officials since the AUT findings were released on 2 July about airborne asbestos in children's sand products, and what action, if any, has he taken in response to that advice?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I have sought and received advice from officials on potential actions that may be taken in response to asbestos-contaminated sand products. I have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an announcement on my response…

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Question 37279 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister concerned that Kmart is reported to have sold 67,000 contaminated asbestos sand products in New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am concerned that asbestos-contaminated sand products have been sold to New Zealand consumers. I have sought and received advice from officials on potential responses and have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an…

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Question 37280 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Given the success of the Christchurch parents in the Disputes Tribunal which ordered Kmart to pay them $15,185.42 for the costs of asbestos testing and remediation, is he concerned that low-income parents might have a similar claim but…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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New Zealand consumers have a range of avenues available to seek redress. In the first instance, I encourage consumers to contact the supplier directly to try to resolve the issue.

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Question 37127 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister commit to reviewing the Government’s response to the Kmart asbestos-sand recall in light of the Disputes Tribunal decision, including whether changes are needed to ensure consumers receive accurate risk information and…

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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 considering whether improvements to product safety settings are required in response to issues relating to asbestos-contaminated sand products. I am currently receiving advice on these matters and will make announcements…

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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

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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 36785 (2026)

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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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 36819 (2026)

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 10 August 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of…

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Question 36855 (2026)

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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 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 36910 (2026)

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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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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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 36467 (2026)

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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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet and Cabinet Committees 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 (MBIE) website,…

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Question 36471 (2026)

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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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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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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Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 36530

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for Youth

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36532

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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  • 36533

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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  • 36535

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  • 36536

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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  • 36539

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister

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  • 36540

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister of Police

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  • 36541

    Recorded target Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health

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  • 36542

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Social Investment

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  • 36543

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36544

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36545

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

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  • 36548

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for the South Island

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  • 36551

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

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    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36554

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36555

    Recorded target Matt Doocey, Associate Minister of Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36556

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

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    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36558

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36559

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36560

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36561

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister for National Security and Intelligence

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36562

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Sport and Recreation

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36563

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister for the Environment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36564

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36567

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Associate Minister of Finance

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36568

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for State Owned Enterprises

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36569

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister of Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36570

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36571

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36573

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36575

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36576

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36577

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for Hunting and Fishing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36578

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Education

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36580

    Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36583

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister of State for Trade and Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36585

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36589

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36591

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36592

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister of Corrections

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36593

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36595

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Associate Minister for ACC

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36596 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) has not yet processed or paid any invoice for flights taken by Ministers on 11 and 12 August 2026. As a result, the total cost of my airfares is not yet available. These…

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Question 35852 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What briefings, analysis, advice, aide memoires, assessments or any other document, if any, broken down by title and date has the Minister or their office received about the impact of recent remarks made by Winston Peters on the…

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Neither I nor my office has received any documentation relating to remarks made by Winston Peters regarding New Zealand's relationship with China.

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Question 35856 (2026)

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    What briefings, analysis, advice, aide memoires, assessments or any other document, if any, broken down by title and date has the Minister or their office received about the impact of recent remarks made by Winston Peters on the…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Neither I nor my office has received any documentation relating to remarks made by Winston Peters regarding New Zealand's relationship with China.

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Question 35867 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What briefings, analysis, advice, aide memoires, assessments or any other document, if any, broken down by title and date has the Minister or their office received about the impact of recent remarks made by Winston Peters on the…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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Neither I nor my office has received any documentation relating to remarks made by Winston Peters regarding New Zealand's relationship with China.

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Question 35943 (2026)

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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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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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 35987 (2026)

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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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 3 August 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where I am recorded as the main recipient as the Associate Minister of…

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Question 36001 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Commerce Commission consider that existing Fair Trading Act provisions provide sufficient certainty for poultry and egg farmers during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures such as during 'flockdowns' and an Avian Influenza…

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

The Commerce Commission published guidance on free range egg and poultry claims during a potential avian influenza outbreak to provide guidance to the industry in March 2025. The guidance is available on the Ministry for Primary…

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Question 36056 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Neither I nor my office has received or sent any documentation relating to remarks made by Winston Peters regarding New Zealand's relationship with China.

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Question 36057 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Neither I nor my office has received any documentation relating to remarks made by Winston Peters regarding New Zealand's relationship with China.

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Question 36059 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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Neither I nor my office has received or sent any documentation relating to remarks made by Winston Peters regarding New Zealand's relationship with China.

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Question 35510 (2026)

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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 3 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

Answer

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…