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On what date did the Minister first know that children's sand products that were sold and recalled in New Zealand could have released cancer-causing asbestos fibres into the air?

Answered Question 33173 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • On what date did the Minister first know that children's sand products that were sold and recalled in New Zealand could have released cancer-causing asbestos fibres into the air?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

I was advised of the preliminary findings of the AUT research group on 29 June 2026.