4049 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 27 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4049 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	22 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04049_2026
Document guid:	bb8f37ca-6a5f-4b08-a296-30c90ae75147

4049 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Audrey Young from the NZ Herald that blind cord safety "should be a pressing issue for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson"?

Hon Scott Simpson: I take the safety risks associated with corded blinds extremely seriously. I have asked for further advice from officials on this issue.