4052 (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:	4052 (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_04052_2026
Document guid:	90bcdfb5-fc98-4e68-bbbe-8dd137ece8e5

4052 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Were corded blind safety standards considered by MBIE in the draft list of New Zealand standards to be aligned with Australia, as announced in February 2026, and if so, why were they not included in the final list of 110+ standards?

Hon Scott Simpson: No.