16843 (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:	16843 (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_16843_2026
Document guid:	418e80ca-b101-4b15-8e99-cf8d9e2a256b

16843 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with the Minister of Finance that, regarding banking competition, New Zealanders “are getting a raw deal: they face higher prices, fewer choices, and poorer service”?

Cameron Brewer: Yes.