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Why were corded window blind safety standards not included among the over 110 new or updated standards adopted in line with Australia, which were announced February 2026?

Answered Question 4053 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Why were corded window blind safety standards not included among the over 110 new or updated standards adopted in line with Australia, which were announced February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

It was not included as New Zealand and Australia take different approaches to regulating corded window blinds.