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Has the Minister had any discussions with other Ministers about prohibiting the installation of corded window coverings in Kāinga Ora and other publicly funded housing developments, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 4089 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any discussions with other Ministers about prohibiting the installation of corded window coverings in Kāinga Ora and other publicly funded housing developments, and if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

No, however, MBIE sought information from Kainga Ora to check the current blinds in their houses and to make them safe if required.