4065 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Written Question
Published date: 23 Feb 2026
4065 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Has the Minister received any MBIE advice recommending consideration of mandatory product safety standards for corded window coverings, and if so, what was the title and date of this advice?
Hon Scott Simpson: I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website (https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information/lists-of-ministerial-documents-by-portfolio/commerce-and-consumer-affairs).