6673 (2026). Arena Williams 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:	6673 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
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_06673_2026
Document guid:	4126c9b0-4472-40ba-bb3c-7381c65ac7cd

6673 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Did the Minister discuss with Christopher Luxon his language that the Government was taking "a breather" on the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill prior to this statement, and if yes, was any specific timeframe for the "breather" discussed?

Hon Scott Simpson: No.