16758 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 10 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16758 (2026)
Question asked:	20 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	04 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16758_2026
Document guid:	751d7f45-46bd-4368-994f-a3b727cd467c

16758 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Rural Women New Zealand that access to personal banking services in rural communities is fundamental to promoting outcomes that benefit Kiwi consumers?

Cameron Brewer: Access to banking services supports participation in everyday economic life and matters for communities across New Zealand, including in rural areas.