16882 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

16882 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister believe that the new agreement between Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia will make the cost of living in New Zealand cheaper?

Cameron Brewer: The benefits of the agreement are predominately for New Zealand businesses, through reduced participation costs (eg commissioning fees), better access to Australian and global markets through international standards use, and more influence over the standards development that affect their industries.