5510 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 15 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5510 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05510_2026
Document guid:	915edda3-4a19-4a0f-a368-fc54c246d28a

5510 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr John Small to Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission?

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