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According to MBIE advice, how many New Zealand households have corded blinds that do not meet internationally recognised safety standards; listed by the approximate number of households?

Answered Question 30175 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • According to MBIE advice, how many New Zealand households have corded blinds that do not meet internationally recognised safety standards; listed by the approximate number of households?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

It is not possible to quantify the proportion of households with corded window coverings that do not meet international safety standards. However, my officials estimate that sixty per cent of stock sold in New Zealand already complies with the Australian standard.