12875 (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:	12875 (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_12875_2026
Document guid:	49226042-5400-4783-a4b8-f0e9ecdcb539

12875 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister believe that industry needs regulation to protect consumers from market failure; if yes, which industries need priority in 2026 in New Zealand?

Cameron Brewer: Regulation plays an important role in supporting well-functioning markets for the benefit of consumers and business alike. I will be considering work in several areas.