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Does the Minister agree with Consumer NZ that people with children who may have been exposed by asbsestos affected sand products needed “clarity” on what to do; if so, what clarifications, if any, is the Minister or Government intending to issue?

Answered Question 33163 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister agree with Consumer NZ that people with children who may have been exposed by asbsestos affected sand products needed “clarity” on what to do; if so, what clarifications, if any, is the Minister or Government intending to issue?

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Advice to the public on what to do if they are exposed to asbestos is provided by Health New Zealand, based on expert advice. I am not seeking a change to this advice.