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New Zealanders who have money locked up offshore due to cancelled travel plans as a result of COVID-19 will benefit from a new Government scheme to support the recovery of refunds and credits from overseas travels suppliers.

Hon Kris Faafoi Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Additional funding is being made available to strengthen existing debt solution services with access to debt specialists, and develop a national approach to address problem debt Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni and Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Kris Faafoi announced today.

Hon Carmel Sepuloni Hon Kris Faafoi Commerce and Consumer Affairs Social Development
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The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister and Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister, Kris Faafoi, has today announced the appointment of Tristan Gilbertson as the new Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission.

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“This Budget is about creating jobs. We know how businesses and workers have been impacted by this global pandemic. This Government is backing businesses to regain the confidence to invest as we work together to grow the economy in the face of this global recession,” Finance Minister Grant Robertson said.

Hon Phil Twyford Hon Dr Megan Woods Hon David Parker Hon Stuart Nash Hon Kris Faafoi Commerce and Consumer Affairs Economic Development Research, Science and Innovation Revenue Small Business Trade and Export Growth
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Clear requirements for ensuring customers are treated fairly by banks, insurers and other financial service providers are included in new financial conduct legislation that passed its first reading today.

Hon Kris Faafoi Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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The days of vulnerable consumers falling victim to loan sharks, truck shops and other predatory lenders are numbered, following the Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading tonight.

Hon Kris Faafoi Commerce and Consumer Affairs