Australia’s rethink shows NZ should pause surcharge ban

Auckland Business Chamber, Retail NZ, the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Network, and a coalition of national industry associations say new developments in Australia and on-the-ground stories from New Zealand small businesses are further proof that the Government must rethink its blanket ban on retail payment surcharges.

The coalition includes Auckland Business Chamber, Retail NZ, New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Network, Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand, Booksellers Aotearoa New Zealand, Hospice New Zealand, Hospitality New Zealand, the Restaurant Association of New Zealand and Retail Meat New Zealand.

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