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Is the Minister concerned that Kmart is reported to have sold 67,000 contaminated asbestos sand products in New Zealand?

Answered Question 37279 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Is the Minister concerned that Kmart is reported to have sold 67,000 contaminated asbestos sand products in New Zealand?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

I am concerned that asbestos-contaminated sand products have been sold to New Zealand consumers. I have sought and received advice from officials on potential responses and have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an announcement on my response shortly.