Curiously Toyota NZ CEO Neeraj Lala is quoted in this April /2021 article in 'Driven NZ' as saying "We hope to have a Hilux hybrid enter the market before the end of next year"
He commented with emissons restrictions tightening internationally, they're expecting every Toyota model to get some electrification including commercials such as Utes.
If Hyundai release an EV ute next year in direct completion to the Hylux, Toyota will not want to be left behind.
https://www.driven.co.nz/news/it-s-h...-electric-ute/
I wouldn't blame Adern if Toyota's putting out contradictory info, but as said I think its more to do with getting rid of existing petrol & diesel stock.