35091 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Associate Minister of Finance

Written Question

Published date: 17 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35091 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Damien O'Connor
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Finance
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	12 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35091_2026
Document guid:	c0ff6a39-1535-49c9-aa29-c301736208de

35091 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Associate Minister of Finance: What analysis, if any, did the Treasury undertake of the expected change in the number of consents likely to be granted annually as a result of the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025, and what did that analysis conclude?

Hon David Seymour: Analysis undertaken is outlined in the Regulatory Impact Statement: International Investment Screening, date 27 November 2024 https://www.treasury.govt.nz/publications/risa/regulatory-impact-statement-international-investment-screening. The analysis concluded that changes were likely to have a positive impact on consent numbers.