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Does the Minister support Christchurch parents Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall who took Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal to reclaim costs they said they incurred having their children's play sand tested for asbestos; if not, why not?

Answered Question 33159 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Minister support Christchurch parents Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall who took Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal to reclaim costs they said they incurred having their children's play sand tested for asbestos; if not, why not?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

It would not be appropriate to comment on active legal proceedings.