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What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to improve safety standards for corded window blinds in New Zealand?

Answered Question 4059 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to improve safety standards for corded window blinds in New Zealand?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment works in partnership with Safekids Aotearoa to raise awareness through family video stories, awareness reminders and tension device installation guides promoted across digital channels and through community outreach.