4974 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 27 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4974 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	22 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04974_2026
Document guid:	688774bd-db34-4ed4-8759-c520b617ffa2

4974 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: 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?

Hon Scott Simpson: 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 increase maximum penalties for breaches of the Fair Trading Act and to support keeping product safety standards up to date.