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Does the Minister agree with Audrey Young from the NZ Herald that blind cord safety "should be a pressing issue for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson"?

Answered Question 4049 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Minister agree with Audrey Young from the NZ Herald that blind cord safety "should be a pressing issue for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson"?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I take the safety risks associated with corded blinds extremely seriously. I have asked for further advice from officials on this issue.