37135 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 01 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37135 (2026)
Question asked:	18 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	26 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37135_2026
Document guid:	9a64abba-9ae8-4160-a8cb-e395db7fdc89

37135 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister consider it acceptable that Christchurch parents had to spend more than $15,000 testing, cleaning and remediating their home before receiving compensation from Kmart; if so, why?

Cameron Brewer: I do not intend to comment on the circumstances of a specific Disputes Tribunal case.