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Were corded blind safety standards considered by MBIE in the draft list of New Zealand standards to be aligned with Australia, as announced in February 2026, and if so, why were they not included in the final list of 110+ standards?

Answered Question 4052 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Were corded blind safety standards considered by MBIE in the draft list of New Zealand standards to be aligned with Australia, as announced in February 2026, and if so, why were they not included in the final list of 110+ standards?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

No.