16841 (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:	16841 (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_16841_2026
Document guid:	211958dd-e2ca-4640-ab45-da02c41c334b

16841 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with the Minister of Finance that New Zealand banking competition "resembles a cosy pillow fight, with profit margins coming first and everyday Kiwis coming second”?

Cameron Brewer: Yes.