16847 (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:	16847 (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_16847_2026
Document guid:	561c9a4f-36c4-421e-ae26-3523b5adf4aa

16847 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister support the principle that online subscriptions in New Zealand should be cancellable via the same channel used to opt in?

Cameron Brewer: The Government has announced work to deter underhand business practices and strengthen consumer protections through amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986.