Skip to main content

As of today, does the Government agree with Kmart's previous recall statement that, with regard to children's play sands sold in New Zealand "the risk that any asbestos found, that is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation, is low"?

Answered Question 33156 (2026)
Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • As of today, does the Government agree with Kmart's previous recall statement that, with regard to children's play sands sold in New Zealand "the risk that any asbestos found, that is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation, is low"?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Product recall notices are provided by suppliers, and suppliers are responsible for any representations made in them.