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Question 14746 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 14751 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 14752 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 14754 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 14755 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15079 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15082 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15083 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15090 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15092 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15093 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15408 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15412 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15422 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15427 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15430 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15431 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15732 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15751 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15758 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15762 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15764 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 15776 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 16072 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 16092 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 16093 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 16094 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 16095 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 16110 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 13582 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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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 6 April 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 13687 (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 6 April 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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None.

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Question 13742 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What advice, reports, briefings, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding complaints to the Commerce Commission about fuel prices, listed 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 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 13743 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What is the breakdown of the 140 complaints received by Commerce Commission on fuel prices by fuel company which the complaint was received about?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am advised by the Commerce Commission that the attached table shows the number of complaints received that specifically relate to fuel companies since 28 February 2026 (the day the conflict began) to 15 April 2026. This data is more…

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Question 13744 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Is the Commerce Commission or the Minister actively considering any enforcement measures against fuel companies if evidence of excessive margins occurs, if not, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am advised by the Commission that, where it identifies any pricing that is outside the expected distribution, it will raise this with fuel companies and call out any behaviour of concern publicly. The Commission has not yet publicly…

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Question 13745 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Is the Minister considering requiring the Commerce Commission to provide more regular public reporting on fuel importer costs, 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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On 10 March 2026, my predecessor Hon Scott Simpson wrote to Dr John Small, the Commission Chair, requesting that the Commission increase the frequency of its fuel price monitoring in light of the Middle East conflict. On 11 March 2026, Dr…

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Question 13746 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What indicators or thresholds, if any, will the Minister use to determine whether fuel pricing behaviour warrants intervention?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Commission is considering fuel pricing behaviour both in response to reported concerns and through proactive monitoring. I refer the member to my response to question 13747 (2026).

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Question 13747 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What indicators or thresholds, if any, will the Commerce Commission use to determine whether fuel pricing behaviour warrants intervention?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Commission is monitoring and looking for any pricing behaviour that indicates that prices may be higher than is warranted based on underlying costs. Some of the indicators that they review to indicate if any specific pricing behaviour…

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Question 13865 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I refer the member to the table attached.

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Question 12846 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister read Netsafe and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s “State of Scams in New Zealand” report which shows scammers are getting more sophisticated and victims are facing persistent barriers to reporting and recovering their…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No, I have not read this report.

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Question 12848 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he believe that current legal and policy settings sufficiently protect the most vulnerable New Zealand consumers from online bank scams?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government is introducing new legal protections so online service providers can act faster to block suspected online scams. This was announced in November 2025 and will be included as part of a Fair Trading Amendment Bill.

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Question 12849 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What policy work, if any, is the Minister doing to investigate the link between online scams and cost-of-living pressures?

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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 committed to reducing scams through the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance.

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Question 12850 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister read the NZ Herald reporting of 17 November 2025 that noted "Kiwis lost a record $3 billion to scams this year" which is a "30% increase from $2.3b last year; and if not, will he undertake to read this article?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 12851 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister intending a political focus on scam prevention 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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Scams affect all New Zealanders in some form. Ultimately, we need to do all we can to work together to make New Zealand an unattractive place for scammers to operate.

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Question 12852 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Trend Micro that because living costs are rising and genuine job opportunities feel scarce, kiwis are at more risk of online scams?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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There are many factors that contribute to the risk of online scams. Living costs and the job market may be factors.

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Question 12853 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Trend Micro that layoffs and financial pressure created perfect conditions for scammers to prey on people’s need for quick cash?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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There are many factors that contribute to scammers targeting New Zealanders. Financial pressure may be a factor in some circumstances.

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Question 12855 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the Commerce Commission that banks have not invested in software, processes, systems and staff training at a level that is required to protect their clients?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Commerce Commission’s market study into personal banking services found limited investment in innovation by banks. I agree with the findings of the Commerce Commission’s market study report and note that banks have made progress in…

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Question 12856 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the call by financial crime specialist Gabby Lewis for greater regulation of social media and telco companies to address the risk of organized cybercrime syndicates targeting New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Reducing exposure to scams is important. Regulation is one way to address the risk of organised cybercrime syndicates targeting New Zealand, but it is not the only way. I look forward to working with my Ministerial colleagues in the…

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Question 12857 (2026)

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    Has the Minister read, or seen a summary, of the remarks of financial crime specialist Gabby Lewis at the New Zealand Police Financial Intelligence Unit's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Conference?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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    Does the Minister agree with Juha Saarinen in interest.co.nz that responding to industrial scale-scamming operations from overseas by "blocking suspicious domains and freezing mule accounts could prove little more than plugging leaks in a…

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I look forward to continuing the work of the Anti-Scam Alliance to strengthen New Zealand’s response to scams. I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio including in relation to any additional Government policies or laws.…

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    Does the Minister agree with Ruairi O'Shea writing for Consumer New Zealand that "While consumers in Australia are enjoying greater scam protections, in New Zealand, the problem is bad and getting worse", and if not, why not?

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No. Last year, the government efficiently and effectively established an alliance of organisations though the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance to strengthen New Zealand’s response to scams, without the delay of a regulatory response. The…