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With regard to asbestos contaminated children's sand products, does the Minister agree with Kmart's statement on 18 August that "When the matter became known to us, we acted quickly by removing affected products from sale, issuing recall notices, and supporting customers with refunds and guidance on safely disposing of the products based on regulatory advice"?

Answered Question 37141 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • With regard to asbestos contaminated children's sand products, does the Minister agree with Kmart's statement on 18 August that "When the matter became known to us, we acted quickly by removing affected products from sale, issuing recall notices, and supporting customers with refunds and guidance on safely disposing of the products based on regulatory advice"?

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

I am not in a position to verify all aspects of statements made by individual businesses. Questions about the accuracy of those statements are best directed to the company concerned.