16840 (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:	16840 (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_16840_2026
Document guid:	0aef6c0b-206a-4ef5-a393-562b7a7b2712

16840 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with the online banking scam victim who said in May 2025 that "New Zealand’s weak systems make us easy targets, and the banks’ response feels like another hollow gesture to dodge accountability"?

Cameron Brewer: I acknowledge the concerns expressed by the victim and recognise the significant harm scams can cause. Addressing scams requires a collective cross-sector effort, with everyone having a role to play. That is why I am continuing the strategic work that has been progressed by the Anti-Scam Alliance.