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Will the Government's announcement of mandatory safety standards for corded blinds apply to existing blinds in Kainga Ora houses?

Answered Question 30284 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Will the Government's announcement of mandatory safety standards for corded blinds apply to existing blinds in Kainga Ora houses?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

Answer

While Kāinga Ora does not routinely install blinds in its homes, where blinds are installed, it will work to comply with any changes to mandatory safety standards for blinds.