4074 (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:	4074 (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_04074_2026
Document guid:	d6905a78-eded-442e-855d-2dbd0f057052

4074 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister believe that corded window coverings are a known and preventable strangulation risk to young children in New Zealand?

Hon Scott Simpson: The risks associated with corded internal window coverings are well documented. Coronial findings have identified multiple child fatalities in New Zealand caused by entanglement in blind cords and have described corded blinds as a known hazard. I encourage all households and suppliers to follow the safety guidance and ensure that blind cords are kept out of reach and properly secured.