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Further to 59125, is the Minister aware that Kmart NZ sold approximately 864 units of Licensed Sensory Activity Sets: Frozen Bluey and Paw Patrol which has returned positive results for the presence of asbestos and has now been recalled?

Answered Question 12885 (2026)
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Asked by

Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to 59125, is the Minister aware that Kmart NZ sold approximately 864 units of Licensed Sensory Activity Sets: Frozen Bluey and Paw Patrol which has returned positive results for the presence of asbestos and has now been recalled?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

Yes. The presence of asbestos in any consumer product, particularly those intended for children, is unacceptable and deeply concerning.