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Does the Minister agree with RNZ that New Zealand differs from comparable major jurisdictions in having no product regulation designed to ensure the safe supply and use of corded blinds?

Answered Question 4139 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Minister agree with RNZ that New Zealand differs from comparable major jurisdictions in having no product regulation designed to ensure the safe supply and use of corded blinds?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

New Zealand currently has no mandatory product specific safety regulations governing the design, supply, or installation of corded internal window coverings.