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Did the New Zealand workplace regulator's testing show that the asbestos fibres in children's sand products were of a respirable size; if so, when did the Minister of Consumer Affairs become aware of this?

Answered Question 33165 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Did the New Zealand workplace regulator's testing show that the asbestos fibres in children's sand products were of a respirable size; if so, when did the Minister of Consumer Affairs become aware of this?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am not aware that WorkSafe New Zealand has undertaken testing of children’s sand products for absestos.