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Does the Government ensure that imported corded blinds meet any New Zealand safety standards, and if so, how?

Answered Question 4056 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Government ensure that imported corded blinds meet any New Zealand safety standards, and if so, how?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

Product Safety New Zealand provides guidance, advising consumers to choose cordless designs where possible and to install tensioning devices or otherwise secure cords to reduce risk.