4056 (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:	4056 (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_04056_2026
Document guid:	6c2161ca-c278-4b5d-9f86-45c74e82c340

4056 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Government ensure that imported corded blinds meet any New Zealand safety standards, and if so, how?

Hon Scott Simpson: Product Safety New Zealand provides guidance, advising consumers to choose cordless designs where possible and to install tensioning devices or otherwise secure cords to reduce risk.