Further to 30284 (2026), will the timetable for Kāinga Ora houses to comply with any changes to mandatory safety standards for blinds be the same as the rest of New Zealand; if not, why not?

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it does not typically install blinds. Where it does, this is often kitchen roller blinds and these come with a child safety guard which are expected to be fit by the installers. The timetable for compliance for Kāinga Ora to meet the new mandatory standard is expected to be the same as for other landlords.