16825 (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:	16825 (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_16825_2026
Document guid:	ad71c772-0aa4-44fd-abea-4caba8019529

16825 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister believe New Zealand competition law adequately protects consumers from duopolies; if not, why not?

Cameron Brewer: The Government is updating New Zealand’s competition settings through the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is currently before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.