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Further to 30284 (2026), what steps has the Minister taken to engage with Kāinga Ora regarding implementation of mandatory safety standards for existing corded blinds in its homes? and 1 other question

Answered 33129, 33130 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Questions

  • 33129

    Further to 30284 (2026), what steps has the Minister taken to engage with Kāinga Ora regarding implementation of mandatory safety standards for existing corded blinds in its homes?

  • 33130

    Further to 30284 (2026), what advice, if any, has the Minister received on how Kāinga Ora will identify homes with existing corded blinds once mandatory safety standards are introduced?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This is an operational matter for Kāinga Ora. I expect Kāinga Ora to comply with all mandatory safety standards. I have not had any interactions with Kāinga Ora specifically on this issue. This is also my response to written question 33130 (2026).