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Question 6056 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports or briefings has the Minister received or commissioned relating to volunteer firefighters and their eligibility to access ACC, if any?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are published on MBIE's…

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Question 5848 (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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · 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 5862 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are published on MBIE's…

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Question 5954 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · 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 5968 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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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 (MBIE) website…

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Question 5503 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Takeovers Panel advertised?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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The role was not advertised.

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Question 5504 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Takeovers Panel, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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No.

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Question 5505 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Takeovers Panel and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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None. I recruited from within the Panel.

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Question 5506 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Anna Buchly as Chair of the Takeovers Panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I recruited from within the Panel. The appointment was considered by Cabinet before I recommended it to the Governor-General.

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Question 5507 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission advertised?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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The role was not advertised.

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Question 5508 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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No.

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Question 5509 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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None.

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Question 5510 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr John Small to Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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Dr John Small was reappointed as Chair. The appointment was considered by Cabinet before I recommended it to the Governor-General.

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Question 5542 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation advertised?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The role of Chair was advertised through LinkedIn, Treasury's candidate database, calling for nominations from Ministerial colleagues, and a targeted search.

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Question 5543 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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No.

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Question 5544 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered the role of Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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There were 43 candidates considered for the role of Chair. No formal interviews were undertaken.

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Question 5545 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Jan Dawson to Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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This appointment was made in accordance with the Cabinet-approved process and guiding legislation.

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6 questions (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 4141 (2026), 4986 (2026)

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    When the Minister said, with regard to corded window blinds, "I am not currently looking to introduce regulations", does that mean he is open to introduce regulations in the future, and if so, under what timeframe?

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    Will the Minister commit to introducing mandatory product safety standards for corded window coverings before the end of this Parliamentary term; if not, why not?

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    What timeframe, if any, has the Minister set for making a final decision on mandatory safety standards for corded blinds in this Parliamentary term?

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    Does the Minister agree that New Zealand should adopt similar standards to Australia regarding safety of corded blinds?

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  • 4141 (matches this search)

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    Will the Government consider introducing regulations for corded window coverings at a later stage, and if so, when?

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I have asked for further advice from officials on this issue. I will need to carefully consider this advice before making a decision.

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Question 4972 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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Decisions related to Budget 2026 are under active consideration.

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Question 4974 (2026)

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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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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 provide protections for consumers, including in relation to online and any business trading in New Zealand. In November 2025, Hon Nicola Willis and I announced changes to…

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Question 4983 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What, if anything, has the Government done to assist incorporated societies that have not re-registered to do so before the 5 April 2026 deadline?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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The Companies Office has run an extensive information and education campaign and have developed resources to assist with the reregistration process. They have; sent regular letters and emails informing societies of the changes, webinars,…

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Question 4984 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As of 16 February 2026, how many incorporated societies, if any, have not re-registered before the 5 April 2026 deadline?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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As at 16 February 2026: • 12,024 existing societies had reregistered under the new 2022 Act • 9464 existing societies had not yet re-registered • 2319 new societies had registered for the first time under the new 2022 Act.

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Question 4985 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister asked 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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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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No.

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Question 4987 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did he ask from MBIE about safety standards for baby carriers in New Zealand before his statement of November 2025 that the Government had no plans to introduce regulations for baby carriers?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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None.

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Question 4988 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the founder of Auckland’s The Sleep Store that New Zealand should formally recognise the European Union and US safety standards for baby carriers?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I am aware of views expressed by retailers, including the founder of The Sleep Store, regarding the recognition of overseas safety standards. New Zealand suppliers are already able to use international standards, including those from the…

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Question 4989 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I am aware of views expressed by retailers, including the founder of The Sleep Store, about the importance of international safety standards for baby carriers. New Zealand suppliers are already able to use recognised international…

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Question 4990 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Government intend to introduce safety standards for babywearing products in 2026?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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No.

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Question 5226 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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ACC websites (ACC.co.nz, Find Support, Live Stronger for Longer, Ride Forever, Shape Your ACC) comply with the NZ Government Web Accessibility Standards and have achieved Level AA compliance (on a scale from Level A to AAA). The ACC client…

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Question 5227 (2026)

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I am not responsible for any organisations which are mandated to implement the Web Standards.

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Question 4275 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · 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 4288 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are published on MBIE's…

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Question 4375 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · 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 4388 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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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 (MBIE) website…

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Question 4480 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · 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 4494 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are published on MBIE's…

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Question 4586 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · 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 4600 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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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 (MBIE) website…

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Question 4662 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Regarding the new agreement on trans-Tasman standards, of the "24 joint Australian/ New Zealand standards that had become misaligned", which ones specifically were in the "consumer protection sectors", listed by title?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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AS/NZS 2869:2025 Tampons - Menstrual AS/NZS 4399:2025 Sun Protective Clothing - Evaluation and classification AS/NZS 3973:2025 Shower/toilet chairs (mobile and static)

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Question 4675 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    How is the new agreement on trans-Tasman standards announced on 9 February a "win" for New Zealand consumers?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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Greater use of trans-Tasman and international standards will help make the New Zealand market more desirable for overseas businesses to export into. Over time, consumers should see more choice, innovation and safer, higher-quality products…

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Question 4682 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the "new agreement between Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia" make the cost of living in New Zealand cheaper; if yes, how?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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The benefits of the agreement are predominately for New Zealand businesses, through reduced participation costs (e.g. commissioning fees), better access to Australian and global markets through international standards use, and more…

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4687, 4694 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • 4687 (matches this search)

    What initiatives, if any, does the Minister consider are "necessary" when it comes to affordability of insurance for kiwi consumers?

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    What "initiatives", if any, is the Minister considering regarding insurance?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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The Government invited the Council of Financial Regulators agencies to gather information on the drivers of residential insurance pricing and affordability and the impact of recent price increases on consumers. Officials will report to…

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Question 4925 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with the Christchurch mother who said in 2025, following a near-death miss for her child from a corded blind accident, “I’d like to see a law put in place that would make free-hanging blind cords a thing of the…

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I am considering advice from officials on options to address risks posed by corded window coverings. In the meantime, I strongly encourage households and suppliers to follow Product Safety New Zealand’s guidance: choose cordless designs…

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4926, 4928, 4934, 4936 (2026)

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  • 4926 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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ACC advises me there were no incidents that required spend to fix database security breaches between 2022-2025.

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Question 4927 (2026)

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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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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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Decisions about whether to introduce mandatory product safety standards must consider a broad range of factors, including the nature and severity of the harm, the effectiveness of existing voluntary measures, international regulatory…

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Question 4932 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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None.

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Question 4933 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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None.

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Question 4935 (2026)

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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 Government's work program in 2026, and if not, why not?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I am considering options for addressing risks posed by corded window coverings.

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Question 4937 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What steps would the Minister have to take to introduce any new product safety standard in New Zealand?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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To introduce a new product safety standard under the Fair Trading Act 1986, the Minister must follow the statutory process for making product safety regulations. This includes identifying a safety risk, assessing whether regulation is…

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Question 4938 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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I am considering advice from officials on options to address risks posed by corded blinds.

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Question 4939 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

None.