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Did the Minister read Audrey Young's article of 12 February 2026 that noted, regarding corded blind safety in New Zealand, "the record has been woeful"?

Answered Question 30176 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Did the Minister read Audrey Young's article of 12 February 2026 that noted, regarding corded blind safety in New Zealand, "the record has been woeful"?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Yes. The Government has decided to introduce product safety regulations for corded window coverings to reduce preventable harm to children.