44245 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

44245 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Since 10 July 2025, what, if anything, has the Minister done to protect kiwi consumers who have been swindled by scammers?

Hon Scott Simpson: Launched on 10 July, the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance has brought together government, industry, and consumer organisations in a unified partnership that strengthens New Zealand’s ability to prevent, detect, and disrupt scams. Ultimately, making New Zealand a harder target for scammers. Since its launch, the Alliance has been developing workplans to deliver by December to help better prevent, detect and disrupt scams.