12935 (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:	12935 (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_12935_2026
Document guid:	c3cc4382-3acf-4d96-bf77-2d3340599ced

12935 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to take to protect kiwi consumers from subscription traps and hidden fees?

Cameron Brewer: The Government has announced changes to the Fair Trading Act to deter underhand business practices and strengthen consumer protections, including higher maximum penalties for serious breaches such as misleading or deceptive conduct and misleading pricing.