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Following the publication of AUT testing on 2 July 2026 that showed asbestos in contaminated sand can be airborne, is the Government considering a ban on the sale of these products, and if so, when? and 1 other question

Answered 33162, 33164 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Questions

  • 33162

    Following the publication of AUT testing on 2 July 2026 that showed asbestos in contaminated sand can be airborne, is the Government considering a ban on the sale of these products, and if so, when?

  • 33164

    Is the Minister considering a ban of children's sand products sold in New Zealand; if so, when would this ban come into force?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

I am currently considering advice on options for addressing the risks posed by these products.