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Has the Minister asked for advice on the feasibility of banning the sale of new corded window coverings; if not, why not?

Answered Question 4064 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister asked for advice on the feasibility of banning the sale of new corded window coverings; if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

No. I have instead sought advice from officials on alternative regulatory options to address the risk posted to children, including mandatory safety standards for corded window coverings as recommended by coroners' reports.