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Has the Minister sought advice on whether Kmart’s original advice to consumers that the contaminated sand presented a low risk was accurate; if not, why not?

Answered Question 37136 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister sought advice on whether Kmart’s original advice to consumers that the contaminated sand presented a low risk was accurate; if not, why not?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

The content of a product recall notice is a matter for the supplier issuing the recall. Kmart's statements to consumers are therefore best addressed by Kmart itself.