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Can the Minister or his officials confirm if indeed 67,000 units of potentially asbestos laced children’s sand products have been sold and reached New Zealand households and schools?

Answered Question 4165 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Can the Minister or his officials confirm if indeed 67,000 units of potentially asbestos laced children’s sand products have been sold and reached New Zealand households and schools?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

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

Answer

The total number of units recalled in New Zealand due to the potential presence of asbestos in children’s play and craft sands stands at 23,109. The figure reduced in December when Kmart concluded the precautionary recall on their blue, green and pink Magic sand products.