12850 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12850 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12850_2026
Document guid:	0f533fbf-3917-4155-bb97-8e5804e1e78c

12850 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: 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?

Cameron Brewer: No.