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Has the Minister considered introducing an interim mandatory standard for corded blinds pending longer-term regulatory work; if not, why not?

Answered Question 4080 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister considered introducing an interim mandatory standard for corded blinds pending longer-term regulatory work; if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

No. I have asked for further advice from officials on options for addressing the risks posed by corded blinds.